Logix Diagnostics - Proces-Rm003 - En-P

Reference Manual
Original Instructions
Rockwell Automation Library of Logix

Diagnostic Objects
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Logix Change Detector Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
(L_ChangeDet) Functional Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Required Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Controller Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Logix Change Detector InOut Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Logix Change Detector Input Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Logix Change Detector Output Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Logix Change Detector Local Configuration Tags. . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Alarms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Simulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Execution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Programming Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Chapter 2
Logix Controller CPU Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Utilization (L_CPU) Functional Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Required Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Controller Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Visualization Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Controller Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Logix Controller CPU Utilization InOut Structure . . . . . . . . . . 27
Logix Controller CPU Utilization Input Structure . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Logix Controller CPU Utilization Output Structure . . . . . . . . . 29
Logix Controller CPU Utilization Local Configuration Tags . 30
Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Alarms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Simulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Execution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Display Elements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Status/Quality Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Using Display Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Faceplate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Operator Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Communication Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Faults Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Performance Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Memory Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Maintenance Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Logix CPU Faceplate Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
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Chapter 3
Logix Redundant Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Controller Monitor Functional Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Required Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
(L_Redun)
Controller File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Controller Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Logix Redundant Controller Monitor InOut Structure . . . . . . . 55
Logix Redundant Controller Monitor Input Structure. . . . . . . . 55
Logix Redundant Controller Monitor Output Structure. . . . . . 57
Logix Redundant Controller Monitor Local Configuration Tags 61
Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Command Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Simulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Execution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Faceplate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Operator Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Engineering Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Diagnostics Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Alarms Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
L_Redun Faceplate Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Chapter 4
Logix Task Monitor Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
(L_TaskMon) Functional Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Required Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Controller File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Controller Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Logix Task Monitor Input Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Logix Task Monitor Output Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Logix Task Monitor Local Configuration Tags. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Command Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Simulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Execution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
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Faceplate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Operator Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Maintenance Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Trends Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Alarms Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
L_TaskMon Faceplate Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Chapter 5
Logix Module Status Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
(L_ModuleSts) Functional Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Required Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Controller Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Logix Module Status InOut Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Logix Module Status Input Structure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Logix Module Status Output Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Command Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Alarms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Simulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Execution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

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Notes:

Preface
The Rockwell Automation® Library of Logix Diagnostic Objects is an

extension of the Rockwell Automation Library of Process Instructions to
provide Logix controller data. Each section features an instruction to monitor
and maintain Logix controllers via diagnostic information.
Figure 1 - PlantPAx System Implementation and Documentation Strategy
Define and
Install Prep Develop Operate
Procure
• Selection • Virtualization User • Infrastructure User • Application User • Verify and Troubleshoot
Guide Manual Manual Manual User Manual
• Reference • Reference • Reference
Manual Manual Manual
• Library of Process
Objects
PROCES-RM013
• Define and Procure – Helps you understand the elements of the

PlantPAx® system to make sure that you buy the proper components.
• Install – Provides direction on how to install the PlantPAx system.
• Prep – Provides guidance on how to get started and learn the best
practices to follow before you develop your application.
• Develop – Describes the actions and libraries necessary to construct
your application that resides on the PlantPAx system.
• Operate – Provides guidance on how to verify and maintain your
systems for operation of your plant.
Software Compatibility Table 1 - Summary of Changes

and Content Revision Topic Page
Added Table 13 in L_CPU section 28
Added PCmd_Enable and PCmd_Disable to table 14 29
For the latest compatible software information and to download the Rockwell
Automation Library of Logix Diagnostic Objects, see the Product
Compatibility and Download Center at
http://www.rockwellautomation.com/rockwellautomation/support/
pcdc.page.
For general library considerations, see Rockwell Automation Library of Process

Objects, publications PROCES-RM013 and PROCES-RM014

Preface
Additional Resources These documents contain additional information concerning related products
from Rockwell Automation.
Resource Description
PlantPAx Process Automation System Provides information to assist with
Selection Guide, publication PROCES- equipment procurement for your
SG001 PlantPAx system.
PlantPAx Process Automation System Provides characterized recommendations
Reference Manual, publication PROCES- for implementing your PlantPAx system.
RM001
Rockwell Automation Library of Process Provides general considerations for the
Objects, PlantPAx system library of process
publications PROCES-RM013 and objects.
PROCES-RM014
FactoryTalk® View Machine Edition User Provides details on how to use this
Manual, software package for creating an
publication VIEWME-UM004 automation application.
FactoryTalk View SE Edition User Manual, Provides details on how to use this
publication VIEWSE-UM006 software package for developing and
running human machine interface (HMI)
applications that can involve multiple
users and servers, which are distributed
over a network.
Logix 5000™ Controllers Add-On Provides information for the design,
Instructions Programming Manual, configuration, and programming of Add-
publication 1756-PM010 On Instructions.
ControlLogix® Enhanced Redundancy Provides information for planning and
System User Manual, publication 1756- implementing a ControlLogix enhanced
UM535 redundancy system.
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http://www.rockwellautomation.com/literature/. To order paper copies of
technical documentation, contact your local Allen-Bradley® distributor or
Rockwell Automation sales representative.

Chapter 1
Logix Change Detector

(L_ChangeDet)
The L_ChangeDet (Logix Change Detector) Add-On Instruction monitors

another Logix controller on the network and checks for changes that impact
operation. Changes that can be monitored include downloads, online edits,
I/O forcing, and controller mode changes.
No visualization elements are supplied with the L_ChangeDet instruction.

Chapter 1 Logix Change Detector (L_ChangeDet)
Guidelines Use this instruction if you want to monitor a Logix controller for changes, to
be sure that the correct application is being run for regulatory, quality, or
security reasons.
Do not use this instruction in these situations:

• You have only one Logix controller. The L_ChangeDet instruction is
intended to be run in a controller other than the one being monitored.
Although the L_ChangeDet instruction can be configured to monitor
the controller in which it is running, because it runs in controller logic,
it cannot detect when the controller in which it is running is placed in
Program mode.
• You have software, such as FactoryTalk® AssetCentre, that monitors
controllers on a secured network. This software provides much more
extensive change tracking and auditing than the L_ChangeDet
Add-On Instruction.
Functional Description The L_ChangeDet instruction includes a source protected

Add-On Instruction for use with RSLogix 5000® software, version 18 or later,
and Logix controllers. This instruction is intended to be used in one Logix
controller to monitor another controller for changes.
Although this instruction must be executed in a Logix controller with

firmware revision 18 or later, it can monitor controllers running firmware
revision 12 or later.
The L_ChangeDet instruction monitors a Logix controller for the following

types of changes:
• New entries being made in the change log, such as the following:
– Modify, insert, or delete logic in Run or Program mode
– Accept, assemble, or cancel edits
– Enable, disable, or remove forces
– Reconfigure a module
– Change an output list
– Send the Set Attribute 'MSG' or 'SSV' to a controller object class
or instance
– Send the Set Attribute 'List MSG' to a controller object class
or instance
– Send the Set Attribute 'All MSG' to a controller object class or
instance
– Apply attributes to a controller object class or instance
– Create, delete, or reset a controller object instance
• Download of a different application
• Partially import into an application
• Download of an application without logic changes (but saved
configuration data that has changed)

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• Download of an application that contains offline edits

• Restore an application from an external drive source, such as a
Secure Digital (SD) card
This instruction also reports the following:

• Controller/application ‘check’ value for change detection
• Date and time on the controller clock (YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm:ss)
• Day of the week based on the controller date
• Controller keyswitch position and mode
• Major and minor fault indications
The L_ChangeDet instruction is provided as a rung import for installation.

Import this rung into your ladder diagram routine to:
• Import the Add-On Instruction definition.
• Create an instruction instance.
• Creates and completes all required tags and data structures for the
instruction.
IMPORTANT Once the rung is imported, and before downloading and

running the application, set the path in each of the
referenced Message structures to point to the Logix
controller to be monitored.
The interval at which this instruction checks for changes and updates its status
is configurable, from 1…60 seconds.

Required Files The L_ChangeDet_4.00.00_RUNG.L5X rung import file must be imported

into the controller project for controller to be monitored. The service release
number (boldfaced) can change as service revisions are created.
The import file for this Add-On Instruction can be downloaded from the
Product Compatibility and Download Center at
pcdc.page.
There are no visualization files because the L_ChangeDet object does not use
display elements or faceplates.
Controller Code This section describes the parameters for this Add-On Instruction.
Logix Change Detector InOut Structure
Output parameters are used to link the Add-On Instruction to external tags
that contain the necessary data for the instruction to operate. These external
tags are brought in with the rung import.
Table 2 - L_ChangeDet InOut Parameters

Name Data Type Description
Ref_CLMsgCtrl MESSAGE MSG to get controller change log data.
Ref_CLMsgSrc INT [8] Data sent in controller change log MSG.
Ref_CLMsgDest SINT [46] Data received in controller change log MSG.
Ref_CSMsgCtrl MESSAGE MSG to get controller status data.
Ref_CSMsgSrc INT [3] Data sent in controller status MSG.
Ref_CSMsgDest INT [4] Data received in controller status MSG.
Ref_DTMsgCtrl MESSAGE MSG to get controller date and time data.
Ref_DTMsgSrc INT [3] Data sent in controller date and time MSG.
Ref_DTMsgDest INT [17] Data received in controller date and time MSG.

Logix Change Detector Input Structure
Input parameters include the following:

• Configuration data elements (Cfg_) are used to set configurable
capabilities and features of the instruction.
• Command data elements (Cmd_) are used by program logic, operators,
and maintenance personnel to request instruction actions.
Table 3 - L_ChangeDet Input Parameters
Input Parameter Data Type Default Description
EnableIn BOOL 1 Ladder Diagram:
If the rung-in condition is true, the Logic routine for the instruction executes.
If the rung-in condition is false, the EnableInFalse routine for the instruction
executes.
Function Block Diagram:
If true, or not connected, the Logic routine for the instruction executes. If the
parameter is exposed as a pin and wired, and the pin is false, the
EnableInFalse routine for the instruction executes.
Structured Text:
No effect. The Logic routine for the instruction executes.
Cfg_UpdateT DINT 5 Update (poll) time for CPU data can be set from 1…60 seconds.
Cmd_AckAll BOOL 0 Command to acknowledge all change detected bits.
Logix Change Detector Output Structure
Output parameters include the following:

• Value data elements (Val_) are numeric outputs of the instruction for
use by the HMI. Values are also used by other application logic or
software packages.
• Status data elements (Sts_) are bit outputs of the instruction for use by
the HMI. Status bits are also used by other application logic.
Table 4 - L_ChangeDet Output Parameters
EnableOut BOOL Enable output: This instruction does not manipulate the EnableOut signal. Its output state
always reflects EnableIn Input state.
Val_Check DINT Current application check-for-change value.
Val_Year Current year on controller clock (local date/time).
Val_Month Current month on controller clock (local date/time).
Val_Day Current day on controller clock (local date/time).
Val_Hour Current hour on controller clock (local date/time).
Val_Minute Current minute on controller clock (local date/time).
Val_Second Current second on controller clock (local date/time).
Val_Microsecond Current microsecond on controller clock (local date/time).
Val_DayOfWeek Current day of the week based on controller date:
0 = Sunday
6 = Saturday

Table 4 - L_ChangeDet Output Parameters

Sts_OnlineChange BOOL Change detected: An online change or partial import.
Sts_NoChangeDow Change detected: The same application was downloaded (configuration data can change).
nload
Sts_ChangeDownlo Change detected: A changed application was downloaded.
ad
Sts_EditsDownload Change detected: An application with offline edits was downloaded.
Sts_RestoreFromFl Change detected: The application was restored from the CompactFlash (CF) card or Secure
ash Digital (SD) card.
Sts_FaultMode 1 = Controller is Faulted.
Sts_RunMode 1 = Controller mode is Run.
Sts_ProgMode 1 = Controller mode is Program.
Sts_MinorRecovFlt 1 = Controller has a minor recoverable fault.
Sts_MinorUnrecov 1 = Controller has a minor unrecoverable fault.
Flt
Sts_MajorRecovFlt 1 = Controller has a major recoverable fault.
Sts_MajorUnrecovF 1 = Controller has a major non-recoverable fault.
lt
Sts_KeyswRun 1 = Controller keyswitch is in the Run position.
Sts_KeyswRem 1 = Controller keyswitch is in the Remote position.
Sts_KeyswProg 1 = Controller keyswitch is in the Program position.
Sts_Timing 1 = Waiting for update time to finish before reading controller status.
Sts_Busy 1 = Instruction is getting controller status (MSGs busy).
Sts_Done BOOL 1 = Data collection complete, status, and values updated.
Sts_MsgErr 1 = Message error, unable to read at least one item (check the path in MSG).
L_ChangeDet Unique parameter name for auto-discovery.
Logix Change Detector Local Configuration Tags
Configuration parameters that are arrayed, string, or structure data types

cannot be configured as parameters for Add-On Instructions. Configuration
parameters of these types appear as local tags to the Add-On Instruction. Local
tags can be configured through the HMI faceplates or in RSLogix 5000
software. To perform a configuration, open the Instruction Logic of the Add-
On Instruction instance and then open the Data Monitor on a local tag. These

parameters cannot be modified by using controller logic or RSLogix 5000

software export/import functionality.
Table 5 - L_ChangeDet Local Configuration Tags

Tag Name Data Type Default Description
Cfg_Desc STRING_40 'Logix Description for display on HMI.
Controller
Change
Detector'
Cfg_Label STRING_20 'Change Label for display on HMI.
Detector'
Cfg_Tag STRING_20 'L_ChangeDet' Tag name for display on HMI.
Operations Modes
The L_ChangeDet instruction has no commands or outputs intended to
control equipment and therefore does not have any modes.
Alarms
The L_ChangeDet Add-On Instruction does not provide any alarms. If an

alarm is required, connect the output status to be alarmed to a P_Alarm
instruction.
Simulation
The L_ChangeDet Add-On Instruction does not have a Simulation capability.
Execution
The following table explains the handling of instruction execution conditions.
Condition Description
EnableIn False (false rung) No EnableIn False logic is provided. The
L_ChangeDet instruction must always be
scanned true. In relay ladder logic, the
L_ChangeDet instruction must be by itself
on an unconditional rung. If the Rung
Import provided with the Rockwell
Automation Library is used to install this
instruction, the proper rung is created for
you.
Powerup (prescan, first scan) On Prescan, any commands that are
received before First Scan are discarded.
The update timer and internal polling
status are reset.
Postscan (SFC transition) No SFC Postscan logic is provided.

See to the Logix 5000™ Controllers Add-On Instructions Programming

Manual, publication 1756-PM010, for more information.

Programming Example The L_ChangeDet instruction is provided fully configured as a rung import;
so little programming is required for the instruction to be used. This
programming example shows how the rung import is used to instantiate the
L_ChangeDet instruction.
Since the L_ChangeDet instruction is a rung import, it must be created in a

Ladder Diagram routine. By default, L_ChangeDet checks controllers for
changes only every 5 seconds, so the ladder routine does not need to run in a
fast periodic task.
The following steps describe how you instantiate L_ChangeDet in your

routine.
1. In your ladder routine, right-click where to insert the rungs and choose
Import Rungs.
The Import Rungs dialog box appears.

2. Choose the L_ChangeDet rung import file that is named in Required
Files on page 12.
3. Click Import.

The Import Configuration dialog box appears.
4. Rename the tags being imported to incorporate the name of the

controller being monitored, such as ‘Mosquito’ in the example.
One controller can monitor several others. Adding the controller name
to the tag makes it easier to track the individual instances when
monitoring multiple controllers.
5. Click OK.
6. To point to the controller being monitored for changes, change the path
in each of the MSG control tags.
If you create a link to the controller in the I/O tree configuration, enter
the name that is assigned to that controller.

7. Complete the following steps for each of the three MSG control tags.
a. Click the ellipsis button next to the MSG control tag.
The Message Configuration dialog box appears.

b. Click the Communication tab and change the path to the controller
link created in the I/O tree.
c. Click OK.
8. Place the controller in RUN mode.
Status bits on the L_ChangeDet instruction indicate changes made to
the monitored controller. Set Cmd_AckAll to 1 to clear the latched-in
detections.

Notes:

Chapter 2
Logix Controller CPU Utilization

(L_CPU)
The L_CPU (Logix Controller CPU Utilization) Add-On Instruction

monitors a Logix controller, and provides information on controller CPU
utilization, communication usage, memory usage, task scan times, and other
information. Data that is provided by the L_CPU instruction is useful to
diagnose communication or control responsiveness issues and in tuning the
performance of control tasks for optimum controller performance.
The L_CPU instruction can be loaded as part of a control application and

disabled (default) until needed. The instruction can also be enabled at a slow
update rate for general controller monitoring. The update rate can be
increased, if necessary, as directed by a Rockwell Automation Technical
Support representative to help diagnose controller performance issues.
The global object and faceplate in the following image are examples of the
HMI interface that is provided with this library object.
Global
Add-On Faceplat

Chapter 2 Logix Controller CPU Utilization (L_CPU)
Guidelines Use this instruction in these situations:

• Monitor general controller resource utilization:
– Processor utilization
– Memory usage
– Communication capacity
– Networking performance and connection usage
• Gather data to help resolve a specific issue under the direction of a
Rockwell Automation Technical Support representative
• Tune the periods or priorities of multiple tasks in a controller to
optimize control and observe how changes in task configuration affect
CPU and other resource usage in the controller
Do not use this instruction at a high update rate on a continuing basis. The
L_CPU instruction increases the communication load on the controller when
it is polling for performance data. At high update rates, the resource load that
the L_CPU instruction polling generates can affect control performance,
especially if you already have a fully loaded controller.

Logix Controller CPU Utilization (L_CPU) Chapter 2
Functional Description The L_CPU instruction collects and summarizes various data from the Logix
controller that is being monitored. This information includes the following:
• Processor Identity information:
– Catalog number and description
– Major and minor firmware revision numbers
• Communication Responsiveness information:
– CPU% available for responding to communication requests
– CPU% used for responding to communication requests
– Optimized Packets that are used for responding to communication
requests
• Memory usage (total and for each of several classes of memory):
– Total memory size
– Memory used
– Memory available
– Largest contiguous block of available memory.
IMPORTANT The L_CPU instruction does not support SoftLogix™

5800 or RSLogix™ Emulate 5000 controllers.
• CPU utilization (%):

– Continuous task (or unused CPU, if no continuous task)
– Periodic and Event tasks
– Motion/synchronization
– Safety tasks
– Redundancy
– Sending messages (MSG)
– Responding to communication requests (such as from HMI)
– System (I/O scan, timer updates, everything else)
• Communication connection usage:
– Total connections available
– Connections that are used for each of several classes of
communication
– Unconnected buffers and cached messages
• I/O Forcing status
• Controller minor faults
• Communication timeslice setting

The items that are listed previously are displayed on several faceplate tabs, with
summary information on the main (home) tab.
IMPORTANT We recommend that you access the L_CPU faceplate

when you contact Rockwell Automation Technical
Support. The information on the Operator (home) tab is
often requested when you call. You also need your
RSLogix 5000® software serial number or other license
or support contract information. The Maintenance tab has
a space for you to record this information for reference.
Required Files Add-On Instructions are reusable code objects that contain encapsulated logic
that can streamline implementing your system. With these Add-On
Instructions, you can create your own instruction set for programming logic as
a supplement to the instruction set provided natively in the ControlLogix®
firmware. An Add-On Instruction is defined once in each controller project,
and can be instantiated multiple times in your application code as needed.
Controller Files
For Logix 5x60 and 5x70 controllers, the following rung imports must be
imported into the controller for each instance of L_CPU in your project:
• L_CPU_18_4.0.00_RUNG.L5X
• L_CPU_19_4.0.00_RUNG.L5X
• L_CPU_20_4.0.00_RUNG.L5X
• L_CPU_21_4.0.00_RUNG.L5X
• L_CPU_23_4.0.00_RUNG.1.5X
• L_CPU_24_Up_4.0.00_RUNG.1.5X
You select the appropriate file, which is based on the revision of the controller
being used (18, 19, 20, 21, 23, or 24 or later). The service release number
(boldfaced) can change as service revisions are created.
For Logix 5x80 controllers, the following rung import must be imported into
the controller for each instance of L_CPU in your project:
L_CPU_5x80_4.0.00_RUNG.1.5X
The import file can be downloaded from the Product Compatibility and
Download Center at
pcdc.page.

Visualization Files
This Add-On Instruction has associated visualization files that provide a

common user interface. These files can be downloaded from the Product
pcdc.page.
IMPORTANT The visualization file dependencies require Process

Library content imports to occur in a specific order as
reflected in the following tables:
• Images
• Global Objects
• Standard Displays
• HMI Tags
• Macros
Images are external graphic files that can be used in displays. They must be
imported for FactoryTalk® View to use them.
When you import PNG files, FactoryTalk View renames them with a .bmp file
extension, but retains a .png format.
Table 6 - Visualization Files: Images (.png)
FactoryTalk View SE Software FactoryTalk View ME Software Description
All .png files in the images folder All .png files in the images folder These files are the common icons that are
used in the global objects and standard
displays for all Process Objects.
The Global Object files (.ggfx file type) in the following table are Process
Library display elements that are created once and referenced multiple times on
multiple displays in an application. When changes are made to a Global
Object, all instances in the application are automatically updated.
Table 7 - Visualization Files: Global Objects (.ggfx)
(RA-BAS) BuiltIn Faceplate Objects (RA-BAS-ME) BuiltIn Faceplate Objects Global objects for built-in instruction
faceplates.
(RA-BAS) BuiltIn Graphics Librarys (RA-BAS-ME) BuiltIn Graphics Librarys Global object device symbols that are used
to build built-in instruction graphics.
(RA-BAS) BuiltIn Help Objects (RA-BAS-ME) BuiltIn Help Objects Global objects for built-in instruction
Help displays.
(RA-BAS) Common Faceplate Objects (RA-BAS-ME) Common Faceplate Objects Global objects that are used on process
object faceplates.
(RA-BAS) Logix Faceplate Objects (RA-BAS-ME) Logix Faceplate Objects Global objects that are used on Logix
faceplates.
(RA-BAS) Logix Graphics Library (RA-BAS-ME) Logix Graphics Library Global object device symbols that are used
to build displays for all Logix Objects.

The Standard Display files (.gfx file type) in the following table are the Process
Library displays that you see at runtime.
Table 8 - Visualization Files: Standard Displays (.gfx)
(RA-BAS) Built-In Family-Help (RA-BAS-ME) Built-In Family-Help Built-in instruction help information that is
accessed from the built-in faceplates.
(RA-BAS) Common-AnalogEdit — Faceplate that is used for analog input data
entry. The FactoryTalk View ME faceplates
use the native
analog-input data entry so no file is
required.
(RA-BAS) L_CPU-Faceplate (RA-BAS-ME) L_CPU-Faceplate The faceplate that is used for the object.
(RA-BAS) L_Logix Family-Help (RA-BAS-ME) L_Logix Family-Help The Help display that is used for the object.
(RA-BAS) Built-In Totalizer-Faceplate (RA-BAS-ME) Built-In Totalizer Faceplate Optional
The faceplate display that is used for the
Totalizer object.
(RA-BAS) Built-In TotalizerTgt-Faceplate (RA-BAS-ME) Built-In TotalizerTgt Optional
Faceplate The faceplate display that is used for the
Totalizer Target object.
HMI Tags are created in a FactoryTalk View ME application to support tab

switching on Process Library faceplates. The HMI tags can be imported via the
comma-separated values file (.csv file type) in the following table.
Table 9 - Visualization Files: HMI Tags (.csv)
— FTVME_PlantPAxLib_Tags_4_0_xx.csv These tags must be imported into the
where xx = the service release number. FactoryTalk View ME project to support
switching tabs on any Process Object
faceplate.

Controller Code This section describes the parameter references for this Add-On Instruction.
Logix Controller CPU Utilization InOut Structure

Input/output parameters are used to link the Add-On Instruction to external
tags that contain necessary data for the instruction to operate. These external
tags are brought in with the rung import.
Table 10 - L_CPU InOut Parameters

Ref_Out L_CPU_Out Tag to receive CPU data.
Ref_MsgSetWindow MESSAGE Message to set data collection window time.
Ref_MsgGetTrendObjUse Message to get trend object usage.
Ref_MsgGetMemUse Message to get memory usage.
Ref_MsgGetOSTaskTimes Message to get Logix O/S task times/CPU utilization.
Ref_MsgGetUserTaskTim Message to get user task time/CPU utilization.
es
Ref_MsgGetConnUse Message to get connection usage.
Ref_WindowT DINT Window time, in microseconds, to task metrics object.
Ref_TrendObjData INT [16] Raw trend object data from MSG (trending object).
Ref_MemUseData INT [48] Raw memory use data from MSG (UserMemory object).
Ref_TaskTimeData DINT [131] Raw task time data from MSG (TaskMetrics object).
Ref_ConnData INT [80] Raw connection data from MSG (PortCapacity object).
Table 11 - L_CPU_5x80 InOut Parameters

Ref_ConnUseMSG MESSAGE Message to get Connection usage
Ref_ConnUseResp INT[80] Connection usage data from MSG
Ref_CoreUseMSG MESSAGE Message to get CPU usage for each core
Ref_CoreUseResp SINT[20] Core CPU usage data from MSG
Ref_Out L_CPU_Out Tag to receive CPU data
Ref_TaskUseMSG MESSAGE Message to get CPU usage for each task
Ref_TaskUseResp INT[100] Task CPU usage data from MSG
Ref_TaskUseRqst DINT[2] Task CPU usage request data for MSG
Ref_TrendUseMSG MESSAGE Message to get Trend usage
Ref_TrendUseResp INT[16] Trend usage data from MSG

Logix Controller CPU Utilization Input Structure

Table 12 - L_CPU Input Parameters

Cfg_ContTaskInstance DINT 0 Instance number of Continuous task if it exists (0…31). Set to 0 if there is no
Continuous task in this controller.
Cfg_SlotNumber 0 Controller slot number in local chassis.
IMPORTANT: Changes to this configuration value take effect after a controller
power cycle or PROG-to-RUN controller mode transition.
Cfg_UpdateT REAL 5 Update (poll) time for CPU data (seconds).
Cfg_WindowT 1.0 Window time for collecting task data (seconds).
For best results, this value can be set to a common multiple of the configured
Periodic Task rates. For the Task configuration provided in the PlantPAx® template
applications, the default value of 1.0 seconds is appropriate. Values from 1.0…2.0
seconds can be used if possible.
For example, your controller has Periodic Tasks that are configured for rates of 100
milliseconds, 400 milliseconds and 800 milliseconds. Set Cfg_WindowT to 1.6
seconds (1600 ms).
Table 13 - L_CPU_24_Up Input Parameters

Cfg_ContTaskInstance DINT 0 Instance number of Continuous task if it exists (0…31). Set to 0 if there is no
Continuous task in this controller.
Cfg_SlotNumber 0 Controller slot number in local chassis.
Cfg_UpdateT REAL 5 Update (poll) time for CPU data (seconds).
Cfg_WindowT 1.0 Window time for collecting task data (seconds).
For best results, this value can be set to a common multiple of the configured
Periodic Task rates. For the Task configuration provided in the PlantPAx®
template applications, the default value of 1.0 seconds is appropriate. Values from
1.0…2.0 seconds can be used if possible.
For example, your controller has Periodic Tasks that are configured for rates of
100 milliseconds, 400 milliseconds and 800 milliseconds. Set Cfg_WindowT to
1.6 seconds (1600 ms).
PCmd_Enable BOOL 0 Program command to enable collection of data.
IMPORTANT: The L_CPU instruction accomplishes its data collection by using
MSG instructions to the controller (MSG to self), which uses some controller
communication resources. You should leave data collection disabled until it is
needed.
PCmd_Disable BOOL 0 Program command to disable collection of data.

Table 14 - L_CPU_5x80 Input Parameters

Cfg_SlotNumber DINT 0 Controller slot number in local chassis
Cfg_UpdateT REAL 10.0 Update (poll time) for CPU data (sec)
PCmd_Enable BOOL 0 Program command to enable collection of data.
IMPORTANT: The L_CPU instruction accomplishes its data collection by using MSG
instructions to the controller (MSG to self), which uses some controller communication
resources. You should leave data collection disabled until it is needed.
PCmd_Disable BOOL 0 Program command to disable collection of data.
Logix Controller CPU Utilization Output Structure

Table 15 - L_CPU Output Parameters

Output Parameter Data Type Description
Sts_Enabled 1 = Maintenance has enabled CPU data collection.
Sts_Timing 1 = Instruction is waiting for Update Time to complete.
Sts_Busy 1 = Instruction is getting CPU data from controller.
Sts_Done 1 = Data collection complete, CPU data are in Ref_Out tag.
Sts_MsgErr 1 = Message error, unable to read at least one metric.
Sts_WrongVersion 1 = Wrong firmware revision or controller is not supported. Make sure your version of
L_CPU matches the firmware revision of the controller.
IMPORTANT: The L_CPU instruction does not support SoftLogix 5800 or RSLogix
Emulate 5000 controllers.
L_CPU Unique parameter name for auto-discovery.
Table 16 - L_CPU_5x80 Output Parameters

Output Parameter Data Type Description
Sts_Enabled 1 = Maintenance has enabled CPU data collection.
Sts_Timing 1 = Instruction is waiting for Update Time to complete.
Sts_Busy 1 = Instruction is getting CPU data from controller.
Sts_Done 1 = Data collection complete, CPU data are in Ref_Out tag.
Sts_MsgErr 1 = Message error, unable to read at least one metric.
Sts_WrongVersion 1 = Wrong firmware version (must be 28.x or later) or controller is not supported
L_CPU Unique parameter name for auto-discovery.

Logix Controller CPU Utilization Local Configuration

Tags
Configuration parameters that are array, string, or structure data types cannot
be configured as parameters for Add-On Instruction. Local tags can be
configured through the HMI faceplates or in RSLogix 5000 software. To
perform a configuration, open the Instruction Logic of the Add-On
Instruction instance and then open the Data Monitor on a local tag. These
Table 17 - L_CPU and L_CPU_5x80 Local Configuration Tags

Configuration Data Type Default Description
Parameter
Cfg_Area STRING_8 'area01' Process Area for security
Cfg_SupportInfo STRING_4 'Enter Software S/N or Support Type the RSLogix 5000 software serial number or your
0 Contract #' support contract number for reference if you contact Rockwell
Automation Technical Support.
Cfg_Tag STRING_2 'L_CPU' Tag name for display on HMI. This string is shown in the title
0 bar of the faceplate.

Operations Modes
The L_CPU instruction has no commands or outputs that are intended to

control equipment and therefore does not have any modes.
Alarms
The L_CPU Add-On Instruction does not provide any alarms. If an alarm is
required, connect the output status to be alarmed to a P_Alarm
instruction instance.
See the Rockwell Automation Library of Process Objects, publications

PROCES-RM013 and PROCES-RM014 for more information on P_Alarm.
Simulation
The L_CPU Add-On Instruction does not have a Simulation capability.
Execution
EnableIn False (false rung) The L_CPU instruction has no
EnableInFalse logic and does nothing on a
false rung. Data that are associated with
the instruction are left in their last state.
Powerup (pre-scan, first scan) Logic is sure that the window time is sent
to the controller when it transitions to Run
mode. Previously active polling (before
power down or transition to Program
mode) is canceled. High-water data that is
stored in the instruction (not built in to the
controller status registers) are cleared.
See to the Logix 5000™ Controllers Add-On Instructions Programming

Manual, publication 1756-PM010, for more information on Add-On
Instruction execution condition handling.

Programming Example The L_CPU instruction is provided fully configured as a rung import;
therefore, little programming is required for the instruction to be used. This
L_CPU instruction.
Because L_CPU is a rung import, it must be created in a ladder diagram

routine. The following steps describe how to instantiate L_CPU in your
routine.
Import Rungs.

2. Choose the appropriate L_CPU rung import file that is named in
Required Files on page 24.
The import file is based on the firmware revision of the controller being
monitored.
3. Click Import.
IMPORTANT Do not change tag names in the Import Configuration.

There must be one instance only of the L_CPU instruction
in any
controller project.
4. To create the instance of L_CPU, click OK.

5. Set the controller slot number in the Source of the first MOV
(top branch).
Set this value before putting the controller into Run mode. If the value is
changed, it requires a transition from Program to Run on the controller
for the new value to take effect.
6. If there is a continuous task in your application, put its name in the GSV
as the ‘Instance Name’ as shown in the following image.
7. If there is no continuous task, replace the GSV with a CLR (clear)

instruction and set L_CPU.Cfg_ContTaskInstance to zero (circled in
the following image).
8. Click the Finalize All Edits in Program icon.

9. To finalize all edits, click Yes.

Display Elements A display element (global object) is created once and can be referenced
multiple times on multiple displays in an application. When changes are made
to the original (base) object, the instantiated copies (reference objects) are
automatically updated. Use of global objects, with tag structures in the
ControlLogix system, aid consistency and save engineering time.
Table 18 - L_CPU Display Elements Description
Display Element Display Element Description
Name
GO_L_CPU_Typ This global object is
e0 used for 1756-L6x
ControlLogix
controllers.
GO_L_CPU_Typ This global object is

e7x used for 1756-L7x
ControlLogix
controllers.
GO_L_CPU This display element is

used to represent any
Logix controller.
Status/Quality Indicators
One of these symbols appears on the graphic symbol when the described
condition is true.
Graphic Description
Symbol
Invalid configuration
A Minor Fault exists
Some or All I/O Devices offline
Forces Active
No symbol PV quality good and PV within thresholds

displayed

Using Display Elements
The global objects for L_CPU can be found in the global object file (RA-BAS)
L_CPU Graphics Library.ggfx. Do the following to use a global object.
1. Copy it from the global object file and paste it in the display file.
2. In the display, right-click the global object and choose Global Object
Parameter Values.
The Global Object Parameter Values dialog box appears.

The global object parameters are as follows.
Parameter Required Description

#101 Y Controller Identification (enter a text string, not a
tag)
#102 Y Enter the FactoryTalk View communication
shortcut to the controller, including the square
brackets.
#120 N Additional parameter to pass to the display
command to open the faceplate. Typically used to
define position for the faceplate.
command to open the faceplate. When you define
the X and Y coordinates, separate parameters so
that you define X by #120 and you define Y by
#121. This definition lets these same parameters
to be used in subsequent display commands that
originate from the faceplate.
3. Type the tag or value in the Value column as specified in the Description
column.
IMPORTANT You can click the ellipsis (. . .) to browse and select

a tag.
Values for items marked ‘(optional)’ can be left
blank.
4. Click OK.

Faceplate The L_CPU faceplate consists of tabs and each tab consists of one or more
pages.
The Operator tab is displayed when the faceplate is initially opened. To access a
specific tab, click the appropriate icon on the left of the faceplate.
Figure 2 - Faceplate Tabs Description

Item Description
1 Operator Tab
2 Communication Tab
3 Faults Tab
4 Performance Tab
5 Memory Tab
6 Maintenance Tab
7 Help

Operator Tab
The Faceplate initially opens to the Operator (‘Home’) tab. From here, an
operator can monitor the general controller status. The L_CPU_5x80
faceplate does not contain the memory tab.
Figure 3 - L_CPU Operator Faceplate
2
1 3
4
5
6
7
8
Figure 4 - Operator Tab Description

Item Description
1 I/O communication status
2 Controller OK indicator
3 I/O forcing status indicator
4 Current controller mode
5 Device shortcut
6 Processor name defined in RSLogix 5000
7 Current date and time
8 Current firmware revision
9 Path from the HMI server to the device
10 Serial number or support agreement. This number is used when contacting
Rockwell Automation technical support.

Table 19 - L_CPU_5x80 Operator Faceplate
Communication Tab
The pages in the Communication tab display the following information:

• Nested bar graph and numeric displays that show the approximate
percent CPU available for responding to communication requests from
the HMI (outer bar). The outer bar graph changes color from green to
yellow when CPU availability for communication is low.
• The approximate percent CPU that is actually being used for
responding to communication requests (inner bar). The inner bar graph
changes color from blue to red when nearly all CPU availability for
communication is being used.
• The count of RSLinx® optimized packets that are currently used.
• The high-water value of optimized packets that are used.
• The largest optimized packet instance number that is used in the
controller.
• Diagnostic counters for the FactoryTalk Linx software driver that is
being used by the HMI to communicate with the controller.
• The number of connections that are being used, the highest number that
is used, and the total available connections for several types of data
transfers.
• Data also includes statistics for message instructions that are using
unconnected buffers and message cache entries.

Figure 5 - L_CPU Communication Tab Page 1

Figure 10 - L_CPU_5x80 Communication Tab Page 1


Faults Tab
The Faults tab contains the list of minor faults and the fault count. There is an
indicator to display the status of each fault. A blue indicator box shows that the
fault is active.
Figure 14 - L_CPU Faults Tab
Figure 15 - L_CPU_5x80 Faults Tab

Performance Tab
The Performance tab shows the approximate CPU percentage that is used by
each of the major activities for the controller. If there is a continuous task
running in the controller, the top segment of the bar graph shows the CPU
used by the continuous task. If there is no continuous task, the top segment
shows the percentage CPU free (unused). The CPU percentages do not
necessarily add up to 100% because of the variability between execution cycles
of the listed tasks and rounding errors.
The L_CPU_5x80 instruction is used with a multi-core controller. The bar

graph on the left represents the CPU percentage used of the control core (Core
0).
Figure 16 - L_CPU Performance Tab
L_CPU_5x80 Performance Tab

Memory Tab
Controller Overall Memory, I/O Memory, and Data and Logic Memory are
visible on the tab. This tab is not present in the L_CPU_5x80 instruction. The
memory usage in the Logix 5380, 5480 or 5580 controller is calculated and
displayed in Studio 5000 Logix Designer® software.
The Memory tab displays the size of overall controller memory and the amount
free. For each memory section displayed, the data includes the following:
• Total memory that is allocated to that section
• Amount of memory in that section that is used and unused
• Maximum (‘high-water’) amount of memory used
• Largest contiguous block of unused memory

Maintenance Tab
The Maintenance tab shows the following information:

• An indicator to show whether L_CPU data collection (polling) is
enabled or disabled
• An indicator to show when the L_CPU instruction is waiting before the
next data collection (poll) and when a poll is in progress
• An indicator to show when a poll is busy or the result of the last poll
(Data Received or Error)
• Configuration values, some of which cannot be changed from the
faceplate
The L_CPU and L_CPU5x80 Maintenance tabs have the same format.
Figure 17 - L_CPU Maintenance Tab Page 1
2
3
Figure 18 - Maintenance Tab Page 1 Description

Item Description
1 Type a serial number for your RSLogix 5000 software, the contract number for
your TechConnectSM, or other technical support contract information. This
information is then available for ready reference if you call Rockwell
Automation Technical Support.
2 Enable / Disable Data Collection
IMPORTANT: The L_CPU instruction accomplishes its data collection by
using MSG instructions to the controller (MSG to self), which uses some
controller communication resources. You can leave data collection disabled
until it is needed. Some faceplate data is monitored without using the polling
messages and is still displayed. When disabled, only data collection via MSG
instructions is disabled. Other data can still be updated and displayed on the
faceplate. Data not updated when collection isSM disabled is not displayed.
3 Data collection progress

Figure 19 - Maintenance Tab Page 2
1
2
Figure 20 - Maintenance Tab Page 2 Description

Item Description
1 Area name for security
2 Type the interval that is used to collect and update data displayed on the other
faceplate tabs.
IMPORTANT: If you set this parameter too low, it can result in a flood of
messages to the controller and possibly affect control performance. Do not use
a value less than 5 seconds unless instructed to do so by a Rockwell
Automation Technical Support specialist.
3 Configuration Data (display only)
Figure 21 - L_CPU_5x80 Maintenance Tab Page 1

LCPU_5x80 Maintenance Tab Page 2

Logix CPU Faceplate Help
Press the help button on the faceplates to access help specific to that faceplate.
The help file is in .pdf format and opens in a separate window.

Notes:

Chapter 3
Logix Redundant Controller Monitor

(L_Redun)
The L_Redun (Logix Redundant Controller Monitor) Add-On Instruction

monitors one redundant pair of Logix controllers. The instruction checks
primary and secondary controller status that can affect the ability of the system
to switch to the back-up controller on a failure of the primary.
Global
Faceplat
Add-On

• You are using Logix controllers in a redundant configuration.
• You want to monitor the status of the redundant controller pair.
• You want to display this status to operators, maintenance personnel,
or engineers.

Chapter 3 Logix Redundant Controller Monitor (L_Redun)

• You are using single Logix controllers, not in a redundant configuration.
The L_Redun instruction is designed around the ControlLogix®
Enhanced Redundancy System architecture, by using information from
the 1756-RM2 Redundancy Modules. The L_Redun Add-On
Instruction does not verify in a non-redundant system because the data
items it monitors do not exist in a non-redundant configuration.
• Your controllers are in an accessible location and the indicators on the
controllers, network modules, and redundancy modules provide
sufficient information about redundancy status.
For more information, see the ControlLogix Enhanced Redundancy System

User Manual, publication 1756-UM535.
Functional Description The L_Redun instruction is provided as a rung import for installation. The
import of this rung into your ladder diagram routine:
• imports the Add-On Instruction definition
• creates an instruction instance
• creates and completes all required tags and data structures for the
instruction
Once the rung is imported, and before you download and run the application,
set the path in each Message tag that references the input/output parameters of
the instruction to point to slot that contains the 1756-RM2 module in the
local chassis ('1, <slot>').
a supplement to the instruction set provided natively in the ControlLogix
Controller File
The L_Redun_4.00.00_RUNG.L5X rung import file must be imported into
the controller project to be able to be used in the controller configuration. The
service release number (boldfaced) can change as service revisions are created.
The import file is available from the Product Compatibility and Download
Center at
pcdc.page.

Logix Redundant Controller Monitor (L_Redun) Chapter 3
Visualization Files
The Process Library contains visualization files for built-in firmware

instructions that provide a common user interface. These files can be
downloaded from the Product Compatibility and Download Center at
http://www.rockwellautomation.com/global/support/pcdc.page.

pcdc.page.

• Images
• Global Objects
• HMI Tags
• Macros
imported for FactoryTalk® View to use them.
faceplates.
Help displays.
object faceplates.


faceplates.
(RA-BAS) Process Alarm Objects (RA-BAS-ME) Process Alarm Objects Global objects that are used for alarm
management on process object faceplates.
use the native
required.
(RA-BAS) L_Redun-Faceplate (RA-BAS-ME) L_Redun-Faceplate The faceplate that is used for the object.
(RA-BAS) P_Alarm-Faceplate (RA-BAS-ME) P_Alarm-Faceplate The faceplate that is used for the object
(RA-BAS) P_Alarm-Help (RA-BAS-ME) P_Alarm-Help Alarm Help information that is accessed
from the P_AIarm faceplate.
Totalizer object.

faceplate.

Logix Redundant Controller Monitor InOut Structure

Input/output parameters are used to link the Add-On Instruction to external
tags that contain the necessary data for the instruction to operate. These
external tags must be of the data type shown.
Table 24 - L_Redun InOut Parameters

Ref_SyncMSG MESSAGE Message control for MSG to sync secondary to primary.
Ref_SwitchoverMSG Message control for MSG to initiate switch to secondary.
Ref_SyncData DINT Data for MSG to initiate sync of secondary to primary.
Ref_SwitchoverData Data for MSG to initiate switch to secondary.
Logix Redundant Controller Monitor Input Structure

• Input data elements (Inp_) are typically used to connect field inputs
from I/O modules or signals from other objects.
• Program command data elements (PCmd_) are used by program logic
to request instruction actions.
Table 25 - L_Redun Input Parameters
Name Data Alias For Default Description
Type
EnableIn BOO 1 Ladder Diagram:
L If the rung-in condition is true, the Logic routine for the
instruction executes. If the rung-in condition is false, the
If true, or not connected, the Logic routine for the instruction
executes. If the parameter is exposed as a pin and wired, and
the pin is false, the EnableInFalse routine for the instruction
executes.
Structured Text:
Inp_Reset BOO 0 1 = Reset alarm that requires reset.
L
Cfg_AllowOCmdSync BOO 1 1 = Allow OCmd_Sync to initiate sync of secondary to
L primary.
Cfg_AllowMCmdSwit BOO 0 1 = Allow MCmd_Switchover to initiate switch to
chover L secondary.
Cfg_Select_A_B BOO 0 Selects which chassis is A and which is B; if reversed on
L HMI, flip this bit.
Cfg_RackSize DINT 7 Number of slots in redundant chassis (4, 7, 10, 13, 17).
Documentation purposes only; not used by the code.


Type
Cfg_Slot00 SINT 5 Type of module in slots 0…16:
0 = Filler
Cfg_Slot01 1
1 = ControlLogix
Cfg_Slot02 3 2 = 1757-SRM Redundancy Module
Cfg_Slot03 4 3 = 1756-RM2 Redundancy Module
4 = ControlNet
Cfg_Slot04 0 5 = Ethernet
Cfg_Slot05 0 Documentation purposes only; not used by the code.
Cfg_Slot06 0
Cfg_Slot07 0
Cfg_Slot08 0
Cfg_Slot09 0
Cfg_Slot10 0
Cfg_Slot11 0
Cfg_Slot12 0
Cfg_Slot13 0
Cfg_Slot14 0
Cfg_Slot15 0
Cfg_Slot16 0
Cfg_HasSecNotRdyAl BOO SecNotRdy.Cfg_Exists 0 1 = Secondary Not Ready alarm exists and is checked.
m L
Cfg_SecNotRdyReset SecNotRdy.Cfg_Reset 0 1 = Secondary Not Ready alarm is latched in, requires Reset
Reqd Reqd command to clear.
Cfg_SecNotRdyAckR SecNotRdy.Cfg_AckR 1 1 = Secondary Not Ready, alarm must be acknowledged.
eqd eqd
Cfg_SecNotRdySeveri DINT SecNotRdy.Cfg_Severi 750 This parameter determines the severity of the secondary not
ty ty ready alarm. The severity drives the color and symbol that is
used to indicate alarm status on the faceplate and the global
object.
The following are valid values:
1…250 = Low
251…500 = Medium
501…750 = High
751…1000 = Urgent
IMPORTANT: For FactoryTalk View software version 7,
this severity parameter drives only the indication on the
global object and faceplate. The FactoryTalk Alarms and
Events definition of severity drives the color and symbol that
is used on the alarm banner, alarm summary, and the value
that is returned by FactoryTalk Alarms and Events display
commands.
PCmd_Reset BOO 0 Program command to reset all latched alarms.
L


Type
PCmd_SecNotRdyAck BOO SecNotRdy.PCmd_Ac 0 • Set PCmd_<Alarm>Ack to 1 to Acknowledge alarm
L k • This parameter is reset automatically
PCmd_SecNotRdySup SecNotRdy.PCmd_Sup When Cfg_PCmdClear is 1:
press press • Set PCmd_<Alarm>Suppress to 1 to suppress alarm
PCmd_SecNotRdyUns SecNotRdy.PCmd_Un • Set PCmd_<Alarm>Unsuppress to 1 to unsuppress alarm
uppress suppress • These parameters reset automatically
When Cfg_PCmdClear is 0:
• Set PCmd_<Alarm>Suppress to 1 to suppress alarm
• Set PCmd_<Alarm>Suppress to 0 to unsuppress alarm
• PCmd_<Alarm>Unsuppress is not used
• These Parameters do not reset automatically
PCmd_SecNotRdyUns SecNotRdy.PCmd_Un • Set PCmd_<Alarm>Unshelve to 1 to Unshelve alarm
helve shelve • This parameter is reset automatically
Logix Redundant Controller Monitor Output

Structure

• Error data elements (Err_) are outputs of the instruction that indicate a
particular configuration error. If any Err_ bit is set, then the Sts_Err
configuration error summary status is set and the Invalid Configuration
indicator is displayed on the HMI.
• Alarm data elements (Alm_) are outputs of the instruction that indicate
a particular alarm has occurred.
• Acknowledge data elements (Ack_) are outputs of the instruction that
indicate the corresponding alarm has been acknowledged.
software packages.
• Ready data elements (Rdy_) are bit outputs of the instruction for use by
the HMI to enable or disable command buttons and set data entry fields.
Table 26 - L_Redun Output Parameters
Name Data Type Alias For Description
EnableOut BOOL Enable output: This instruction does not manipulate the EnableOut
signal. Its output state always reflects EnableIn Input state.


Val_ChasStateA INT Chassis A and chassis B state:
1 = Unknown
Val_ChasStateB
2 = Primary
3 = Primary with disqualified secondary
4 = Primary with no secondary
8 = Synchronized
9 = Disqualified
Val_CtrlrStateA Controller A and controller B state:
1 = Unknown
Val_CtrlrStateB
2 = Primary
3 = Primary with disqualified secondary
4 = Primary with no secondary
6 = Synchronizing
7 = Synchronizing
8 = Synchronized
9 = Disqualified
14 = None
Val_CtrlrModeA DINT Controller A and controller B mode:
0 = Powerup
Val_CtrlrModeB
1 = Program
2 = Run
3 = Test Run
4 = Faulted
5 = Run to Program
6 = Test to Program
7 = Program to Run
8 = Test to Run
9 = Run to Test
10 = Program to Test
11 = Faulting
Val_KeyswitchA Controller A and controller B keyswitch position:
0 = Unknown
Val_KeyswitchB
1 = Run
2 = Program
3 = Remote
Val_MinorFaultsA DINT Controller A and controller B minor fault bits:
Bit .4 = Program
Val_MinorFaultsB
Bit .6 = Task
Bit .9 = Port
Bit .10 = Battery
Val_QualProgress INT Backup qualification progress percent complete (0…100) (-1 = not
active).
Val_Compat Controller A versus controller B module compatibility:
0 = Unknown
1 = Not compatible
2 = Fully compatible
3 = Standby compatible
Val_XferSizeLast DINT Number of 32-bit data words from primary to secondary: most recent
transfer.
Val_XferSizeMax Number of 32-bit data words from primary to secondary: high water
mark.


Val_Sts DINT Confirmed Status:
0 = Unknown
1 = Synchronized (secondary ready)
2 = Synchronizing
3 = Secondary disqualified
4 = Secondary not present
Val_Fault Fault Status:
0 = None
16 = Secondary not ready
17 = No communication with redundancy module
Val_NotifyAll Current alarm level and acknowledgement (enumeration):
0 = No alarm
1 = Alarm cleared: a reset or acknowledge is required
2 = Low (acknowledged)
3 = Low (unacknowledged)
4 = Medium (acknowledged)
5 = Medium (unacknowledged)
6 = High (acknowledged)
7 = High (unacknowledged)
8 = Urgent (acknowledged)
9 = Urgent (unacknowledged)
Val_UnackAlmC DINT Count of Unacknowledged Alarms
Sts_PriChassis BOOL 0 = Chassis A is primary
1 = Chassis B is primary
Sts_SyncBusy 1 = Sync requested, sending command to 1756-RM2 Redundancy
Module/1757-SRM Redundancy Module.
Sts_SyncDone 1 = Sync MSG to 1756-RM2 Redundancy Module/1757-SRM
Redundancy Module executed without error.
Sts_SyncErr 1 = Sync MSG to 1756-RM2 Redundancy Module/1757-SRM
Redundancy Module error: MSG path.
Sts_SwitchoverBus 1 = Switchover requested, sending command to 1756-RM2
y Redundancy Module/1757-SRM Redundancy Module.
Sts_SwitchoverDon 1 = Switchover MSG to 1756-RM2 Redundancy Module/1757-SRM
e Redundancy Module executed without error.
Sts_SwitchoverErr 1 = Switchover MSG to 1756-RM2 Redundancy Module/1757-SRM
Redundancy Module error: MSG path.
Sts_AlmInh 1 = One or more alarms shelved, disabled, or suppressed.
Sts_Err 1 = Error in configuration: See detail bits for reason.
Err_Alarm 1 = Error in configuration: Alarm minimum on time, shelf time, or
severity.
Sts_RdyReset BOOL ORdy_Reset 1=A latched alarm or shed condition is ready to be reset
Sts_RdyAck BOOL 1=An alarm is ready to be acknowledged


Sts_SecNotRdy BOOL SecNotRdy.Inp 1 = Secondary controller is not ready to become primary.
Alm_SecNotRdy SecNotRdy.Alm 1 = Alarm: Secondary controller is not ready to become primary.
Ack_SecNotRdy SecNotRdy.Ack 1 = Secondary Not Ready alarm acknowledged, disabled by
Maintenance, suppressed by Program, or shelved by Operator.
Sts_SecNotRdyDisa SecNotRdy.Disabl
bled ed
Sts_SecNotRdySup SecNotRdy.Suppre
pressed ssed
Sts_SecNotRdyShel SecNotRdy.Shelve
ved d
L_Redun Unique parameter name for auto-discovery.

Logix Redundant Controller Monitor Local

Configuration Tags
tags can be configured through the HMI faceplates or in RSLogix 5000®
software. To perform a configuration, open the Instruction Logic of the
Add-On Instruction instance and then open the Data Monitor on a local tag.
These parameters cannot be modified by using controller logic or RSLogix
5000 software export/import functionality.
Table 27 - L_Redun Local Configuration Tags
Cfg_Area STRING_Area 'area01' Process Area for security
Cfg_ChasALoc STRING_20 'Upper Chassis' Description of Chassis A Location.
Cfg_ChasBLoc STRING_20 'Lower Chassis' Description of Chassis B Location.
Cfg_Desc STRING_40 'Logix Controller Description for display on HMI. The string shows in the title bar of the
Redundancy faceplate.
Monitor'
Cfg_Label STRING_20 'Redundant Label for graphic symbol that is displayed on HMI. This string appears on
Controller' the graphic symbol.
Cfg_Tag STRING_20 'L_Redun' Tag name for display on HMI. This string shows in the bottom right of the
Home tab of the faceplate.
Operations This section describes the primary operations for Add-On Instructions.
The L_Redun instruction monitors a redundant pair of Logix controllers and

provides the following information and capabilities:
• Determines and displays whether the current primary controller is in
Chassis ‘A’ or Chassis ‘B’ (as defined by user configuration)
• Displays the Chassis A and Chassis B Redundancy Module
(1756-RM2) status
• Displays the Controller A and Controller B redundancy status
• Displays the Controller A and Controller B keyswitch positions
• Displays the overall compatibility between modules in Chassis A and
modules in Chassis B
• Displays the synchronization progress in percent complete
• Displays the amount of data transferred from the Primary redundancy
module to the Secondary in the most recent transfer, and the most sent
in any transfer (high-water mark)
This instruction also supports the following commands, if enabled in

the configuration:
• Initiate a switchover from Primary to Secondary
• Initiate a resynchronization of the system (if it does not take place
automatically)

Command Sources
The L_Redun instruction has no commands or outputs intended to control

equipment and so does not have any modes.
Alarm
The L_Redun Instruction uses the following alarm, which is implemented by
using an embedded P_Alarm Add-On Instruction.
Alarm P_Alarm Description

Name
Secondary SecNotRdy Secondary Controller Not Ready alarm
not ready
See the Rockwell Automation® Library of Process Objects, publications

Simulation
The L_Redun Add-On Instruction does not have a Simulation capability.
Execution
Table 28 - L_Redun Execution Conditions

L_Redun instruction must always be
L_Redun instruction must be by itself on
an unconditional rung. If the Rung Import
provided with the Rockwell Automation is
used to install this instruction, the proper
rung is created for you.
Powerup (prescan, first scan) On Pre-scan, any commands that are
received before first scan are discarded.
See the Logix 5000™ Controllers Add-On Instructions Programming Manual,

publication 1756-PM010, for more information.

Programming Example The L_Redun instruction is provided fully configured as a rung import, so
little programming is required for the instruction to be used. This
L_Redun instruction.
As L_Redun is a rung import, it must be created in a Ladder Diagram routine.

The following steps describe how you instantiate L_Redun in your routine.
Import Rungs.

2. Choose the appropriate L_Redun rung import file that is named in
Required Files on page 52.
3. Click Import.
4. To create the instance of L_Redun, click OK.
5. Complete the following steps for each of the two MSG controls to set
the path to point to the 1756-RM2 module in the local chassis.
a. Click the ellipsis next to the MSG control tag.
The Message Configuration dialog box appears.

b. To set the second number in the path to the slot number of the 1756-
RM2 module, click the Communication tab.
c. Click OK.

Table 29 - L_Redun Display Elements Description
Name
GO_L_Redun This global object
is used for
redundancy
modules.
GO_L_Redun2Slot This global object

is used for 2-slot
redundancy
modules.
GO_L_RedunDispla This display

y element is used to
represent the
Redundant
Controller Monitor.
The L_Redun instruction has display elements (global objects) for use on
process graphic displays. These elements provide you with the following:
• Information on the current state of the object
• Touch field to open the faceplate of the object
• Tooltip to display the configured tag and description of the object

One of these symbols appears to the left of the graphic symbol when the
described condition is true.
Graphic Description
Symbol
TIP When the Invalid Configuration indicator appears,

you can find what configuration setting is invalid
by following the indicators. Click the graphic
symbol to open the faceplate. The Invalid
Configuration indicator appears next to the
appropriate tab at the top of the faceplate to help
you in find the configuration error. Once you
navigate to the tab, the misconfigured item is
flagged with this indicator or appears in a magenta
box.
For the L_Redun instruction, the Invalid Configuration indicator appears

under the following conditions:
• The Alarm Minimum On time or Shelf time is set to a value less than
zero or greater than 2,147,483 seconds.
• Alarm Severity is set to a value less than 1 or greater than 1000.

The global objects for L_Redun can be found in the global object file (RA-
BAS) L_Redun Graphics Library.ggfx. Do the following to use a global object.
Parameter Values.


#102 Y RSLinx® Enterprise shortcut pointing to the
controller.
the X and Y coordinates, separate the parameters
so you define X by #120 and you define Y by
column.
IMPORTANT You can click the ellipsis (. . .) to browse and select a tag.
Values for items marked ‘(optional)’ can be left blank.
4. Click OK.

Faceplate The Operator tab is displayed when the faceplate is initially opened. To access a

Item Description
1 Operator Tab
2 Engineering Tab
3 Diagnostics Tab
4 Alarms Tab
5 Help
The faceplate provides the means for operators, maintenance personnel,

engineers, and others to interact with the L_Redun instruction instance. This
interaction includes viewing its status and values and manipulating it through
its commands and settings.

Operator Tab
The Operator tab provides status information on the primary and

secondary controllers.
2 5
3 6
7
4
8
10

Item Description
1 Compatibility status
2 Chassis A (upper chassis) status
3 Chassis A (upper chassis) controller mode
4 Transfer size and status
5 Chassis B (lower chassis) status
6 Chassis B (lower chassis) controller status
7 Synchronization status
8 Switchover status
9 Click to initiate a switchover of the primary controller.
10 Click to start the synchronization process between the controllers.

Engineering Tab
The Engineering tab provides access to device configuration parameters and

ranges, options for device and I/O setup, security area, displayed text, and
faceplate-to-faceplate navigation settings, for initial system commissioning or
later system changes.
On the Engineering tab, you can identify and configure each chassis and
configure display, switchover, and synchronization options.
4
5
6
7
8
9
The following table lists the functions on the Engineering tab.
Figure 24 - Engineering Tab Description

Item Description
1 Check to enable the Maintenance command to switch to the secondary
controller.
2 Check to enable the Operator command to initiate synchronization of the
primary controller to the secondary controller.
3 Check to designate chassis A and chassis B on the HMI.
4 Type the device description to show on the faceplate title bar.
5 Type the label to show on the graphic symbol.
6 Type the tag name to show on the faceplate title bar and in the tooltip.
TIP: Pause the mouse over this field to display a tool tip with the configured
Logix tag/path.
7 Type the name of the security area.
8 Type the text for Chassis A Location that appears on the faceplate.
9 Type the text for Chassis B Location that appears on the faceplate.

Diagnostics Tab
The Diagnostics tab contains the list of minor faults and the status of the
controller chassis. There is an indicator to display the status of each fault. A
blue indicator box shows that the fault is active.

Alarms Tab
The Alarms tab displays each configured alarm for the L_Redun instruction.
The icon on the tab for the alarms page changes color based on the current
active alarms. A blinking alarm border indicates that one or more alarms must
be acknowledged or the device must be reset.
Click an alarm name to open the P_Alarm faceplate for that alarm. From the
P_Alarm faceplate, you can configure and perform additional operations on
the alarm.
One of these symbols appears on the left of the label to indicate the described
alarm condition. The alarm border blinks if acknowledgment of an alarm
condition is required. Once the alarm is acknowledged, the alarm border
remains the color that corresponds to the severity of the alarm and the alarm
symbol is still present.
Symbol Border Color Description
Red Urgent-severity alarm
Orange High-severity alarm
Yellow Medium-severity alarm
Magenta Low-severity alarm
White Return to normal (no alarm condition), but a

previous alarm has not been acknowledged
The Reset and Acknowledge All Alarms button is enabled, the panel behind
the alarm blinks, and the Alarm Acknowledge button is enabled if the alarm
requires acknowledgment. Click the button with the check mark to
acknowledge the alarm.

See Rockwell Automation Library of Process Objects: Display Elements

Reference Manual, publication PROCES-RM014, P_Alarm section for
more information.

L_Redun Faceplate Help

Notes:

Chapter 4
Logix Task Monitor (L_TaskMon)
The L_TaskMon (Logix Task Monitor) Add-On Instruction monitors one

task running in a Logix controller to provide task statistics, such as task scan
time and overlap count.
The instruction also provides the following:

• Task configuration settings, such as priority, rate, and watchdog
timer setting
• Task ‘plan’ execution time
• Alarm if the planned execution time is exceeded
Maintenance commands are provided for clearing the maximum execution

time and the overlap count.
Global
Faceplat
Add-On

Chapter 4 Logix Task Monitor (L_TaskMon)

• Monitor the execution of one or more tasks in a Logix controller
• Set an alarm when task execution time exceeds a ‘plan’ threshold
Do not use this instruction if you are using suitable software or another
method to monitor controller task execution.
Functional Description The L_TaskMon instruction includes an Add-On Instruction for use with:
• RSLogix 5000® software, version 18 or later
• Logix controllers, firmware revision 18 or later
• graphic symbol and faceplate display for use with either FactoryTalk®
View Site Edition or Machine Edition software, version 7.0 or later.
a supplement to the instruction set provided natively in the ControlLogix®
Controller File
The L_TaskMon_4.00.00_AOI.L5X Add-On Instruction must be imported
into the controller project for use in the controller configuration. The service
release number (boldfaced) can change as service revisions are created.
L_TaskMon is not available as a rung import.
The import file is available from the Product Compatibility and Download
Center at
pcdc.page.

Logix Task Monitor (L_TaskMon) Chapter 4
Visualization Files
The Process Library contains visualization files for built-in firmware

instructions, which provide a common user interface. These files can be
downloaded from the Product Compatibility and Download Center at
http://www.rockwellautomation.com/global/support/pcdc.page.

pcdc.page.

• Images
• Global Objects
• HMI Tags
• Macros
imported for FactoryTalk View to use them.
faceplates.
Help displays.


object faceplates.
faceplates.
(RA-BAS) Process Alarm Objects (RA-BAS-ME) Process Alarm Objects Global objects that are used for alarm
management on process object faceplates.
use the native
required.
(RA-BAS) L_TaskMon-Faceplate (RA-BAS-ME) L_TaskMon-Faceplate The faceplate that is used for the object.
(RA-BAS) P_Alarm-Faceplate (RA-BAS-ME) P_Alarm-Faceplate The faceplate that is used for the object
(RA-BAS) P_Alarm-Help (RA-BAS-ME) P_Alarm-Help Alarm Help information that is accessed
from the P_AIarm faceplate.
Totalizer object.
(RA-BAS) L_TaskMon-Summary (RA-BAS-ME) L_TaskMon-Summary Optional
Contains eight L_TaskMon objects to show
all tasks in a controller.

faceplate.

Logix Task Monitor Input Structure

• Input data elements (Inp_) are typically used to connect field inputs
from I/O modules or signals from other objects.
• Program command data elements (PCmd_) are used by program logic
to request instruction actions.
Table 34 - L_TaskMon Input Parameters
Type
If the rung-in condition is true, the Logic routine for the
instruction executes. If the rung-in condition is false, the
If true, or not connected, the Logic routine for the instruction
executes. If the parameter is exposed as a pin and wired, and
the pin is false, the EnableInFalse routine for the instruction
executes.
Structured Text:
Inp_Reset BOOL 0 1 = Reset max task time and any alarm that requires reset.
Cfg_HasOverPlanAl BOOL OverPlan.Cfg_Exists 1 1 = Task plan exceeded alarm exists and is checked.
m
Cfg_OverPlanResetR BOOL OverPlan.Cfg_ResetR 0 1 = Task plan exceeded alarm is latched in, requires reset
eqd eqd command to clear.
Cfg_OverPlanAckRe BOOL OverPlan.Cfg_AckRe 1 1 = Task plan exceeded alarm must be acknowledged.
qd qd
Cfg_OverPlanSeverit DINT OverPlan.Cfg_Severit 750 This parameter determines the severity of the secondary not
y y ready alarm. The severity drives the color and symbol that is
used to indicate alarm status on the faceplate and the global
object.
The following are valid values:
1…250 = Low
251…500 = Medium
501…750 = High
751…1000 = Urgent
IMPORTANT: For FactoryTalk View software version 7,
this severity parameter drives only the indication on the
global object and faceplate. The FactoryTalk Alarms and
Events definition of severity drives the color and symbol that
is used on the alarm banner, alarm summary, and the value
that is returned by FactoryTalk Alarms and Events display
commands.
Cfg_PlanExecT REAL 3000.00 Expected execution time of task (including interrupts)
(milliseconds).
PCmd_Reset BOOL 0 • Set PCmd_Reset to 1 to reset all alarms that require reset
• This parameter is always reset automatically

Table 34 - L_TaskMon Input Parameters

Type
PCmd_OverPlanAck BOOL OverPlan.PCmd_Res 0 • Set PCmd_<Alarm>Ack to 1 to Acknowledge alarm
et • The parameter is reset automatically
PCmd_OverPlanSupp OverPlan.PCmd_Sup When Cfg_PCmdClear is 1:
ress press • Set PCmd_<Alarm>Suppress to 1 to suppress alarm
PCmd_OverPlanUnsu OverPlan.PCmd_Uns • Set PCmd_<Alarm>Unsuppress to 1 to unsuppress alarm
ppress uppress • These parameters reset automatically
When Cfg_PCmdClear is 0:
• Set PCmd_<Alarm>Suppress to 1 to suppress alarm
• Set PCmd_<Alarm>Suppress to 0 to unsuppress alarm
• PCmd_<Alarm>Unsuppress is not used
• These Parameters do not reset automatically
PCmd_OverPlanUnsh OverPlan.PCmd_Uns • Set PCmd_<Alarm>Unshelve to 1 to Unshelve alarm
elve helve • The parameter is reset automatically
Logix Task Monitor Output Structure

software packages.
• Error data elements (Err_) are outputs of the instruction that indicate a
particular configuration error. If any Err_ bit is set, then the Sts_Err
configuration error summary status is set and the Invalid Configuration
indicator is displayed on the HMI.
• Alarm data elements (Alm_) are outputs of the instruction that indicate
a particular alarm has occurred.
• Acknowledge data elements (Ack_) are outputs of the instruction that
indicate the corresponding alarm has been acknowledged.
• Ready data elements (Rdy_) are bit outputs of the instruction that is
used by the HMI to enable or disable command buttons and setting
entry fields.
Table 35 - L_TaskMon Output Parameters
EnableOut BOOL Enable output: This instruction does not manipulate the EnableOut
signal. Its output state always reflects EnableIn Input state.
Val_Rate REAL Configured task period (milliseconds).
Val_Priority DINT Configured task priority (1…15, the lower the number, the higher the
priority).
Val_LastExecT REAL Actual last execution time of task (milliseconds).
Val_MaxExecT Highest execution time of task (milliseconds).
Val_OverlapC DINT Task overlap count.
Val_WatchdogT REAL Configured task watchdog timer value (milliseconds).

Table 35 - L_TaskMon Output Parameters

Val_NotifyAll DINT Current alarm level and acknowledgement (enumeration):
0 = No alarm
1 = Alarm cleared: a reset or acknowledge is required
2 = Low (acknowledged)
3 = Low (unacknowledged)
4 = Medium (acknowledged)
5 = Medium (unacknowledged)
6 = High (acknowledged)
7 = High (unacknowledged)
8 = Urgent (acknowledged)
9 = Urgent (unacknowledged)
Val_UnackAlmC DINT Count of Unacknowledged Alarms
Sts_TaskInhibited BOOL 1 = Task is inhibited
0 = Task is active
Sts_AlmInh 1 = An alarm is shelved, disabled, or suppressed: display icon.
Sts_Err 1 = Error in configuration: See detail bits for reason.
Err_Plan 1 = Error in configuration: Task planned execution time (use
0…2,000,000 milliseconds).
Err_Alarm 1 = Error in configuration: Alarm Min On Time, Shelf Time, or
Severity
Sts_RdyReset ORdy_Reset 1=A latched alarm or shed condition is ready to be reset
Sts_RdyAck 1=An alarm is ready to be acknowledged
Sts_OverPlan OverPlan.Inp 1 = Task actual time exceeds plan time.
Alm_OverPlan OverPlan.Alm 1 = Alarm: Planned task time exceeded.
Ack_OverPlan OverPlan.Ack 1 = Task plan exceeded alarm acknowledged, disabled by Maintenance,
suppressed by Program, or shelved by Operator.
Sts_OverPlanDisabl OverPlan.Disabled
ed
Sts_OverPlanSuppr OverPlan.Suppress
essed ed
Sts_OverPlanShelv OverPlan.Shelved
ed

Logix Task Monitor Local Configuration Tags

tags can be configured through the HMI faceplates or in RSLogix 5000
software. To perform a configuration, open the Instruction Logic of the Add-
On Instruction instance and then open the Data Monitor on a local tag. These
Table 36 - L_TaskMon Local Configuration Tags
Cfg_Area STRING_Area 'area01' Process Area for security
Operations The L_TaskMon instruction monitors one task in a Logix controller, and
provides the following:
• Task configuration information:
– Task Name
– Task Priority
– Task Rate (for a Periodic Task)
– Watchdog Timer setting
• Task statistics:
– Last scan time
– Maximum scan time
– Task Overlap count
– Maintenance commands to reset the maximum time and overlap
count
• Task status:
– Task active or Inhibited status
• Task ‘plan’ execution-time handling:
– Configuration of a ‘plan’ execution time
– Optional alarm if the actual execution time exceeds the ‘plan’
threshold
– Reset command to clear and acknowledge the Over Plan alarm
Command Sources
The L_TaskMon instruction has no commands or outputs that are intended to

control equipment and so does not have any modes.

Alarm
The L_TaskMon instruction uses the following alarm, which is implemented

by using an embedded P_Alarm Add-On Instruction.
Alarm P_Alarm Description

Name
Over Plan OverPlan Alarm if actual task execution time exceeds Planned.

Simulation
The L_TaskMon Add-On Instruction does not have a Simulation capability.
Execution
Table 37 - L_TaskMon Execution Conditions

L_TaskMon instruction must always be
L_TaskMon instruction must be by itself
on an unconditional rung. If you develop
your application by using a template or
sample application that is provided with
the Rockwell Automation Library, the
proper rung has been created for you.
Powerup (pre-scan, first scan) No Pre-scan or first scan logic is provided.
Postscan No SFC Postscan logic is provided.
See the Logix 5000™ Controllers Add-On Instructions Programming Manual,


Programming Example Include one instance of the L_TaskMon instruction in each controller task.
A good place to put each instance is at the top of the Main Routine of the
Main Program of the task.
If you code the L_TaskMon instances in ladder diagram routines, their backing
tags can be in an array, as shown in the previous image.
You can configure the Cfg_PlanExecT to set a planned task execution time. If
the execution time of the task, which includes all higher-priority tasks, exceeds
the Plan value, an Over Plan alarm can be generated.
TIP If you plan to inhibit tasks and plan to show when a task
is inhibited, add a rung in a separate task to check for
this condition. An inhibited task does not scan its logic
and so cannot detect when it has been inhibited.

Table 38 - L_TaskMon Display Elements Description
Name
GO_TaskMon This global object provides task
statistics for one task in a Logix
controller.
GO_TaskMon This object provides a graphic

Summary representation of eight L_TaskMon
objects in a controller. Click this
object to display a summary screen
of all eight L_TaskMon objects.
The L_TaskMon instruction has display elements (global objects) for use on
process graphic displays. These elements provide you with the following:
• Information on the current state of the object
• Touch field to open the faceplate of the object
• Tool tip to display the configured tag and description of the object

One of these symbols appears to the left of the graphic symbol when the
described condition is true.
Graphic Description
Symbol
TIP When the Invalid Configuration indicator appears,

you can find what configuration setting is invalid
by following the indicators. Click the graphic
symbol to open the faceplate. The Invalid
Configuration indicator appears next to the
appropriate tab at the top of the faceplate to help
you find the configuration error. Once you navigate
to the tab, the misconfigured item is flagged with
this indicator or appears in a magenta box.
For the L_TaskMon instruction, the Invalid Configuration indicator appears

under the following conditions:
• The Task Planned Execution time is set to a value less than 1 or greater
than 2,000,000 milliseconds.
• The Alarm Minimum On time is set to a value less than zero or greater
than 2,147,483 seconds.
• Alarm Severity is set to a value less than 1 or greater than 1000.

The global objects for L_TaskMon can be found in the global object file (RA-
BAS) L_TaskMon Graphics Library.ggfx. Do the following to use a global
object.
Parameter Values.


#102 Y Object tag to point to the name of the associated
object Add-On Instruction in the controller.
the X and Y coordinates, separate the parameters
so you define X by #120 and you define Y by
column.
TIP You can click the ellipsis (. . .) to browse and select

a tag.
Values for items marked ‘(optional)’ can be left
blank.
4. Click OK.

Faceplate The L_TaskMon faceplate consists of four tabs and each tab consists of one or
more pages.
The Operator tab is displayed when the faceplate is initially opened. To access a

Item Description
1 Operator Tab
2 Maintenance Tab
3 Trends Tab
4 Alarms Tab
5 Help
The faceplate provides the means for maintenance personnel, engineers, and
others to interact with the L_TaskMon instruction instance.

Operator Tab
The Faceplate initially opens to the Operator (‘Home’) tab. From here, an
operator can monitor the task status.

Item Description
1 Click to reset the Max Execution Time.
2 Click to reset and acknowledge all alarms.
3 Click to reset Task Overlap Count.

Maintenance Tab
The maintenance tab provides access to security area configuration and

planned execution time.
Trends Tab
The Trends tab shows trend charts of key device data over time. These faceplate
trends provide a quick view of current device performance to supplement, but
not replace, dedicated historical or live trend displays.
Figure 27 - Trends Tab Description

Item Description
1 Planned execution time (blue line)
2 Last execution time (green line)

Alarms Tab
The Alarms tab displays each configured alarm for the L_TaskMon
instruction. The icon on the tab for the alarms page changes color based on the
current active alarms. A blinking alarm border indicates that one or more
alarms must be acknowledged or the device must be reset.
Click an alarm name to open the P_Alarm faceplate for that alarm. From the
P_Alarm faceplate, you can configure and perform additional operations on
the alarm.
One of these symbols appears on the left of the label to indicate the described
alarm condition. The alarm border blinks if acknowledgment of an alarm
condition is required. Once the alarm is acknowledged, the alarm border
remains the color that corresponds to the severity of the alarm and the alarm
symbol is still present.
Symbol Border Color Description
Red Urgent-severity alarm
Orange High-severity alarm
Yellow Medium-severity alarm
Magenta Low-severity alarm
White Return to normal (no alarm condition), but a

previous alarm has not been acknowledged
The Reset and Acknowledge All Alarms button is enabled, the panel behind
the alarm blinks, and the Alarm Acknowledge button is enabled if the alarm
requires acknowledgment. Click the button with the check mark to
acknowledge the alarm.
See Rockwell Automation Library of Process Objects: Display Elements

Reference Manual, publication PROCES-RM014, P_Alarm section for
more information.

L_TaskMon Faceplate Help

Notes:

Chapter 5
Logix Module Status (L_ModuleSts)
The L_ModuleSts (Logix Module Status) Add-On Instruction monitors the

connection status of one module in the I/O configuration tree of the Logix
controller. The instruction provides an I/O fault signal if the connection is
not ‘running’.
IMPORTANT The Logix Module Status Add-On Instruction is for use

with Studio 5000 Logix Designer® (software and Logix
controller firmware) version 24 or later.
No visualization elements are supplied with the L_ModuleSts instruction.
Guidelines Use this instruction if you want to monitor the I/O connection status of a
given module.

• RSLogix 5000® or Studio 5000 Logix Designer software versions 23 or
earlier. This instruction only works in Logix software/firmware version
24 or later.
• This instruction is not required with the 1794-IF8IHNFXT FlexXT
8-channel Isolated HART Analog Input module. The
I_1794IF8IHNFXT instruction already provides this functionality.

Chapter 5 Logix Module Status (L_ModuleSts)
Functional Description The L_ModuleSts Add-On Instruction is used to check the I/O connection
status for the given module. The instruction provides an I/O Fault status
output, which is 1 when the connection is NOT running normally, and 0 when
the connection to the I/O module is OK. This status is used by other
Add-On Instructions that use inputs or outputs of the given I/O module or
device.
The following images represent the function block and ladder diagram usage
once the Add-On Instruction is imported.

Logix Module Status (L_ModuleSts) Chapter 5
The L_ModuleSts instruction can be used to provide the connection status for
any connected device (one with a Requested Packet Interval) in the I/O
Configuration tree in RSLogix 5000/Studio 5000 Logix Designer application.
These devices include I/O modules and drives, overload relays, flowmeters,
analyzers, weigh scales and other devices on EtherNet/IP.
TIP Entry of a name for an I/O module or other device in the

I/O Configuration is optional. However, in order for the
L_ModuleSts instruction to refer to the module or device,
you MUST give the module or device a name.
The red oval highlights the ‘optional’ name that is required for the Add-On
Instruction to be able to reference the module
The module is defined in the I/O tree (inside the red rectangle in the following
image).

The module is referenced in the Add-On Instruction as shown in the following

figure.
Required Files The L_ModuleSts_4.00.00_AOI.L5X import file must be imported into the
controller project. The service release number (boldfaced) can change as
service revisions are created.
The import file for this Add-On Instruction is included in the Rockwell
Automation Library of Process Objects, which can be downloaded from the
Product Compatibility and Download Center at
pcdc.page.
There are no visualization files because the L_ModuleSts object does not use
display elements or faceplates. The I/O Fault status is displayed on the graphics
for the object (valve, motor, drive, or other device) that uses the
L_ModuleSts output.
Controller Code This section describes the parameters for this Add-On Instruction.
Logix Module Status InOut Structure
An Input/output parameter is used to link the Add-On Instruction to the I/O

module or device to be monitored.
Table 39 - L_ModuleSts InOut Parameters

Ref_Module MODULE Module (from I/O Configuration tree) that is being monitored for I/O status.

Logix Module Status (L_ModuleSts) Chapter 5
Logix Module Status Input Structure

Table 40 - L_ModuleSts Input Parameters
If the rung-in condition is true, the Logic routine for the instruction executes.
If the rung-in condition is false, the EnableInFalse routine for the instruction
executes.
If true, or not connected, the Logic routine for the instruction executes. If the
parameter is exposed as a pin and wired, and the pin is false, the
Structured Text:
Inp_Sim 0 1=Use Simulated Module Status, 0=Report Actual Module Status
Set_SimFault 0 When in Simulation: 1=Module Faulted, 0=Module OK
Logix Module Status Output Structure
Output parameters include Status Data elements (Sts_). Status Data elements
are bit outputs of the instruction for use by the HMI or other application logic.
Table 41 - L_ModuleSts Output Parameters
Sts_I/OFault BOOL 1 = Module I/O connection fault (module is not in ‘running’ state).

Operations Command Sources
The L_ModuleSts instruction has no commands or outputs that are intended

to control equipment and therefore does not use P_CmdSrc.
Alarms
The L_ModuleSts Add-On Instruction does not provide any alarms. If an

alarm is required, connect the output status to be alarmed to a P_Alarm
instruction.

Simulation
The L_ModuleSts Add-On Instruction does not have a Simulation capability.
Execution
L_ModuleSts instruction must always be
L_ModuleSts instruction must be by itself
on an unconditional rung.
Powerup (prescan, first scan) No Prescan logic is provided.
See Logix 5000™ Controllers Add-On Instructions Programming Manual,


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Rockwell Automation Library of Logix

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The Rockwell Automation® Library of Logix Diagnostic Objects is an

Figure 1 - PlantPAx System Implementation and Documentation Strategy

• Define and Procure – Helps you understand the elements of the

Software Compatibility Table 1 - Summary of Changes

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You can view or download publications at

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Logix Change Detector

The L_ChangeDet (Logix Change Detector) Add-On Instruction monitors

No visualization elements are supplied with the L_ChangeDet instruction.

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Do not use this instruction in these situations:

Functional Description The L_ChangeDet instruction includes a source protected

Although this instruction must be executed in a Logix controller with

The L_ChangeDet instruction monitors a Logix controller for the following

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• Download of an application that contains offline edits

This instruction also reports the following:

The L_ChangeDet instruction is provided as a rung import for installation.

IMPORTANT Once the rung is imported, and before downloading and

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Required Files The L_ChangeDet_4.00.00_RUNG.L5X rung import file must be imported

Logix Change Detector InOut Structure

Table 2 - L_ChangeDet InOut Parameters

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Logix Change Detector Input Structure

Input parameters include the following:

Logix Change Detector Output Structure

Output parameters include the following:

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Table 4 - L_ChangeDet Output Parameters

Logix Change Detector Local Configuration Tags

Configuration parameters that are arrayed, string, or structure data types

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parameters cannot be modified by using controller logic or RSLogix 5000

Table 5 - L_ChangeDet Local Configuration Tags

The L_ChangeDet Add-On Instruction does not provide any alarms. If an

The L_ChangeDet Add-On Instruction does not have a Simulation capability.

The following table explains the handling of instruction execution conditions.

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See to the Logix 5000™ Controllers Add-On Instructions Programming

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Since the L_ChangeDet instruction is a rung import, it must be created in a

The following steps describe how you instantiate L_ChangeDet in your

The Import Rungs dialog box appears.

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The Import Configuration dialog box appears.

4. Rename the tags being imported to incorporate the name of the

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The Message Configuration dialog box appears.