X20 system modules • Analog input modules • X20AI2438
X20 system User's Manual 3.10
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Transmitting data to a module (output)
When transmitting data, the transmit array must be generated in the application program. Sequences are then
transmitted one by one using FlatStream and received by the module.
Information:
Although all B&R modules with FlatStream communication always support the most compact trans-
missions in the output direction, it is recommended to use the same design for the transfer arrays in
both communication directions.
_data_01
_data_02
_data_03
_data_04
_data_05
_data_xx
. . .
TxBytes
If OutputMTU
is enabled:
CPU fills
OutputMTU with
the next
sequence from the
Transmit array
Transmit array
Type: USINT
OutputMTU
Type: USINT
PLC / Bus controller
The transmit buffer
on the module is
adapted cyclically to
OutputMTU via X2X
.
_data_01
_data_02
_data_03
_data_04
_data_05
_data_xx
. . .
*RxBytes
If the OutputSequence-
counter is incremented:
Module adds the transmit buffer
to the internal array
If successful:
InputSequenceAck is
adapted to the
transmit array.
Module-internal
Receive buffer
Type: USINT
Module-internal
Receive array
Type: USINT
Module
Cyc.
Figure 77: FlatStream communication (output)
The length of the message is initially smaller than the OutputMTU. In this case, one sequence would be sufficient
to transmit the entire message and the necessary control byte.
Algorithm:
Cyclic status query:
- The Module monitors the OutputSequenceCounter.
0. Cyclic checks:
- The CPU must check OutputSyncAck.
→ If OutputSyncAck = 0: Reset the OutputSyncBit and resynchronize the channel.
- The CPU must check whether OutputMTU is enabled.
→ If OutputSequenceCounter > InputSequenceAck: MTU is not enabled because the last sequence has not yet been acknowledged.
1. Preparation (create transmit array):
- The CPU must split up the message into valid segments and create the necessary control bytes.
- The CPU must add the segments and control bytes to the transmit array.
2. Transmitting:
- The CPU transfers the current element of the transmit array to the OutputMTU.
→ The OutputMTU is transferred cyclically to the module's transmit buffer but not processed further.
- The CPU must increase the OutputSequenceCounter.
Response:
- The module accepts the bytes from the internal receive buffer and adds them to the internal receive array.
- The module sends acknowledgment and writes the value of the OutputSequenceCounter to OutputSequenceAck.
3
.
Completion:
- The CPU must monitor OutputSequenceAck.
→ A sequence is only considered to have been transmitted successfully if it has been acknowledged via OutputSequenceAck. In order to detect potential trans-
mission errors in the last sequence as well, it is important to make sure that the length of the
Completion
phase is run through long enough.
Note:
To monitor communication times exactly, the task cycles that have passed since the last increase of the OutputSequenceCounter should be counted. In this
way, the number of previous bus cycles necessary for the transmission can be measured. If the monitoring counter exceeds a predefined threshold, then the
sequence can be considered lost.
(The relationship of bus to task cycle can be influenced by the user so that the threshold value needs to be determined individually.)
- Subsequent sequences can only be transmitted in the next bus cycle after the completion check has been carried out successfully.
