Toshiba AS3 Ethernet IP Basic Tutorial

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Local Connection Setup
3. Assigning a Local PC Static IP Address (If applicable)
   1. Setting Up Allen Bradley Controller Static IP Address
   2. Setting Up Toshiba AS3 Static IP Address (Advanced users start here)
4. Creating a New Studio (RSLogix) 5000 Project and Ethernet Module
5. Setting the Project Path and Going Online
6. Toshiba AS3 Assembly Instance (150/100)
7. Testing with Controller Tags
   1. Example: Input Fault Status
   2. Example: Output Run and Communication Override
8. Example: Basic Start Stop Rung
9. Adding the AS3 .EDS File (Optional)
   1. Finding the AS3 CPU Version Number
   2. Adding an .EDS File in Studio (RSLogix) 5000

Introduction

This tutorial serves as a learning aid for basic localized setup and Adjustable Speed Drive (ASD) run/stop examples. For comprehensive guides, including the latest ASD Instruction Manuals and Ethernet Function Manuals, please visit www.toshiba.com/tic/.

The setup described uses an Allen Bradley CompactLogix L24ER-QBFC1B controller (revision 28) with a Toshiba AS3 typeform VFAS3-2007P (230V, 1HP) revision V108 and a Windows 7 PC. While specific programming details may vary, the fundamental setup applies to all Toshiba ASDs.

Referenced Manuals:

• E6582125 - AS3 Embedded Ethernet Function Manual
• E6582062 - AS3 Instruction Manual

Advanced users can proceed directly to section 3, "Setting Up Network IP Addresses," to configure the AS3 IP address and create an Ethernet Module in Studio (RSLogix) 5000.

Local Connection Setup

The local connection setup involves a PC, a PLC (Allen Bradley CompactLogix), and a Toshiba AS3 drive connected via an Ethernet switch. This configuration allows for communication and control between the devices.

Assigning a Local PC Static IP Address (If applicable)

To configure the IP address and subnet mask on the PC, open the Windows Start menu and click "Control Panel." From the Control Panel, click "Network and Sharing Center."

Visual description: A screenshot of the Windows Control Panel, highlighting the "Network and Sharing Center" option among various system settings icons.

Setting Up Network IP Addresses

2. Click "Change adapter settings."

Visual description: A screenshot of the "Network and Sharing Center" window, showing network status and options. The "Change adapter settings" link is highlighted on the left pane.

Setting Up Network IP Addresses

3. Right-click "Local Area Connection" and select "Properties."

Visual description: A screenshot of the "Network Connections" window, displaying available network adapters. The "Local Area Connection" entry, indicating an unplugged network cable, is highlighted.

Setting Up Network IP Addresses

4. Click "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)" and then click "Properties."

Visual description: A screenshot of the "Local Area Connection Properties" dialog box, listing various networking components. The "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)" entry is highlighted, along with the "Properties" button.

Setting Up Network IP Addresses

5. Select "Use the following IP address:" and enter the IP address and Subnet mask. For this example, use 192.168.1.2 for the PC IP address and 255.255.255.0 for the Subnet mask. Click "OK" once these fields are filled.

Visual description: A screenshot of the "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties" dialog box. The "Use the following IP address:" radio button is selected, and the IP address (192.168.1.2) and Subnet mask (255.255.255.0) fields are filled and highlighted.

Setting Up Allen Bradley Controller Static IP Address

There are multiple methods to set the Allen Bradley controller's static IP address. The simplest approach involves directly connecting an RS232 or USB connector to the controller and using RSLinx to modify the IP address.

1. Connect a USB cable to the controller and open RSLinx.
2. Right-click the controller and select "Module Configuration."

Visual description: A screenshot of the RSLinx Classic Lite software interface. The "RSWho" browser pane shows connected devices, and a right-click context menu on a controller (e.g., "16,1769-L24ER-QBFC1B LOGIX5324ER") highlights the "Module Configuration" option.

Setting Up Allen Bradley Controller Static IP Address

3. Select the "Port Configuration" tab, click "Manually configure IP settings," and enter the IP Address and Network Mask. For this example, use 192.168.1.100 for the controller IP Address and 255.255.255.0 for the Network Mask. Disconnect the USB cable once the static IP addresses of the controller and PC are set.

Visual description: A screenshot of the "USB\16 1769-L24ER-QBFC1B/A LOGIX5324ER Configuration" dialog box. The "Port Configuration" tab is active, and the "Manually configure IP settings" option is selected. The IP Address (192.168.1.100) and Network Mask (255.255.255.0) fields are filled and highlighted.

Setting Up Toshiba AS3 Static IP Address (Advanced users start here)

To change the AS3 IP address, use the Embedded Ethernet interface via the keypad Guidance Function. Similar to an Allen Bradley controller, the Toshiba AS3 Adjustable Speed Drive (ASD) can be remotely located using the BootP-DHCP Server tool, as the default AS3 IP Setting Parameter (C610) is set to DHCP.

1. Access the Embedded Ethernet interface on the AS3 keypad: Press the Esc key to access the "Setting Mode" programming menu.
2. Scroll down to "Guidance function" and press OK.

Visual description: A close-up view of the Toshiba AS3 keypad display. The screen shows "Setting Mode" with a list of options, and "3. Guidance function" is highlighted, indicating the current selection.

Setting Up Toshiba AS3 Static IP Address (Advanced users start here)

3. Press OK on the first highlighted menu item, "Embedded Ethernet."

Visual description: A close-up view of the Toshiba AS3 keypad display. The screen shows "Guidance function" with a list of sub-options, and "3.1 Embedded Ethernet" is highlighted.

Setting Up Toshiba AS3 Static IP Address (Advanced users start here)

4. Change "IP setting" to "Fixed" and enter the AS3 IP address and Mask. For this example, use 192.168.1.3 for the IP Address and 255.255.255.0 for the Mask.

5. To apply these changes, cycle power to the drive or perform a soft reset using parameter F899: Communication function reset.

Visual description: A close-up view of the Toshiba AS3 keypad display. The screen shows "Embedded Ethernet" settings, with "IP setting" set to "Fixed" and the "IP address" (192.168.1.3) and "Mask" (255.255.255.0) fields filled and highlighted.

Creating a New Studio (RSLogix) 5000 Project and Ethernet Module

1. Open a new Studio (RSLogix) 5000 project in Logix Designer and select the appropriate controller. For this example, the CompactLogix L24ER-QBFC1B controller is located under "CompactLogix™ 5370 Controller."

Visual description: A screenshot of the "New Project" dialog in Studio (RSLogix) 5000. The "Project Types" pane shows a hierarchy of Logix controllers, with "CompactLogix™ 5370 Controller" expanded and highlighted.

Creating a New Studio (RSLogix) 5000 Project and Ethernet Module

2. From the Controller Organizer view, right-click the connected Ethernet module and select "New Module."

Visual description: A screenshot of the Logix Designer interface. The "Controller Organizer" pane on the left shows the I/O Configuration. The "Ethernet" entry is right-clicked, displaying a context menu with "New Module..." highlighted.

Creating a New Studio (RSLogix) 5000 Project and Ethernet Module

3. Scroll down or type "generic" in the filter box to find and create a "Generic ETHERNET-MODULE."

Visual description: A screenshot of the "Select Module Type" dialog. The filter box contains "generic," and the "ETHERNET-MODULE" entry is highlighted in the catalog list, along with the "Create" button.

Creating a New Studio (RSLogix) 5000 Project and Ethernet Module

4. Provide a Name (e.g., ASD_AS3) and the appropriate IP Address (192.168.1.3) of the AS3 programmed earlier. Then, enter the following information and click "OK":

• Input Assembly Instance: 150
• Output Assembly Instance: 100
• Configuration: 1
• Input Size: 2
• Output Size: 2
• Configuration Size: 0
• Comm Format: Data – INT

Visual description: A screenshot of the "Module Properties Report" dialog for the Generic Ethernet Module. The "Connection" tab is active, showing fields for Name (ASD_AS3), IP Address (192.168.1.3), and Connection Parameters (Input Assembly Instance: 150, Output Assembly Instance: 100, Configuration: 1, Input Size: 2, Output Size: 2, Configuration Size: 0). These parameters are highlighted.

Setting the Project Path and Going Online

The network and module are now configured. The next step is to go online with the controller.

1. Open the "Communications" menu and select "Who Active."

Visual description: A screenshot of the Logix Designer interface. The "Communications" menu is open, and the "Who Active" option is highlighted.

Setting the Project Path and Going Online

2. From the "Who Active" screen, select the appropriate controller and set the "Project Path" and/or "Go Online" to download the new project to the controller. Note that the "Unrecognized Device, VF-AS3" may appear connected in the Ethernet tab. This can be resolved by adding the AS3's .EDS file to recognize the connected ASD. This step is optional but recommended and is explained in section 9, "Adding the AS3 .EDS File (Optional)."

Visual description: A screenshot of the "Who Active" dialog. The controller "192.168.1.100, 1769-L24ER-QBFC1B LOGIX5324ER" is selected, and the "Set Project Path" and "Go Online" buttons are visible. An "Unrecognized Device, VF-AS3" is also shown in the network tree.

Setting the Project Path and Going Online

3. The controller compares the project in the controller to the current offline project. If the projects differ, a prompt will appear to download the offline project to the controller.

Visual description: A screenshot of the "Connected To Go Online" dialog. It displays a comparison between the connected controller's project and the offline project, indicating a mismatch and prompting the user to download. The "Download" button is highlighted.

Setting the Project Path and Going Online

4. Once online, set the controller to "Run Mode" via the front controller switch or by selecting "Run Mode" from the "Communications" menu.

Note: An error may occur in a new project during download if there are no rungs or logic in the current program. To continue this tutorial, create a generic rung in the "MainRoutine" as shown. A more complete rung example is provided in section 8, "Example: Basic Start Stop Rung," using the AS3 Controller Tags.

Visual description: A screenshot of the Logix Designer interface showing the "Main Program - MainRoutine" ladder logic editor. The "MainRoutine" in the Controller Organizer is highlighted, and a simple, empty rung is displayed in the editor.

Toshiba AS3 Assembly Instance 150/100

The two most common I/O Assembly Instances for the Toshiba AS3 Adjustable Speed Drive (ASD) are instances 100/150 and 102/152. Instance 102/152 allows users to customize the type of I/O data using drive parameters C641 through C660. For additional information on AS3 Embedded Ethernet functionality and other I/O Assembly Instances, please refer to the E6582125 – AS3 Embedded Ethernet Function Manual, available at www.toshiba.com/tic/.

The Ethernet module configuration programmed in this document utilizes Instance 100/150, which allocates 2 Words (16 Bits) each for the Output Control and Input Feedback.

Visual description: A screenshot of the "Module Properties Report" dialog for the Generic Ethernet Module. The "Connection" tab is active, showing the "Assembly Instance" settings for Input (150) and Output (100), with their respective sizes (2 Words, 16-bit). These parameters are highlighted.

Toshiba AS3 Assembly Instance 150/100

Controller Output (ASD Input) Instance 100 utilizes 2 Words (0,1), with each Word labeled from Bit 0 to Bit 15. This instance is primarily used for Run/Stop and Speed Reference to the ASD.

The first Word in Instance 100 provides basic drive control functions such as preset speeds, forward/reverse, run/stop, emergency stop, fault reset, and communication override. For example, activating Word 0, Bit 10 will send a Run command to the ASD.

The second Word provides the speed reference to the ASD in decimal format, labeled in Hz. For example, entering "6000" in decimal format in Word 1 will result in a 60.00 Hz speed reference to the ASD.

Instance 100 Mapping (Controller Output / ASD Input)

Toshiba AS3 Assembly Instance 150/100

Similarly, controller Input (ASD Output) Instance 150 utilizes 2 Words (0,1), with each Word labeled from Bit 0 to Bit 15. This instance is primarily used for Status Feedback and Speed Feedback.

The first Word in Instance 150 provides basic ASD status feedback such as fault status, alarm status, undervoltage, running in forward or reverse, and ready to run. For example, an active Word 0, Bit 0 indicates the ASD is currently faulted.

The second word provides speed feedback from the ASD in decimal format, labeled in Hz. For example, receiving "6000" in decimal format in Word 1 indicates the drive is running at 60.00 Hz.

Instance 150 Mapping (Controller Input / ASD Output)

Testing with Controller Tags

Example: Input Fault Status

The Studio (RSLogix) 5000 controller tags display the Input Instance 150 mapping as Word 0 and Word 1, each labeled from Bit 0 to Bit 15.

As shown in the Controller Tags window, the first word under ASD_AS3.I.Data can be expanded to reveal the 16 mapped Bits.

For example, ASD_AS3:I.Data[0] represents Word 0 from the Instance 100 mapping and is expanded to display all 16 Bits. If ASD_AS3:I.Data[0].14 (Bit 14) is active, it indicates that the ASD is Ready to Run.

Visual description: A screenshot of the Logix Designer interface showing the "Controller Tags" window. The tag ASD_AS3:I.Data[0] is expanded to show its individual bits (0-15). Bit 14 is highlighted and shown as active (value 1), indicating "Ready to Run."

Example: Input Fault Status

The example screenshot illustrates that Controller Tags ASD_AS3:I.Data[0].0, ASD_AS3:I.Data[0].1, and ASD_AS3:I.Data[0].12 (Bits 0, 1, and 12) are active. This indicates that the ASD is currently Faulted, Emergency Stopped, and in an Emergency Stopping state.

Visual description: A screenshot of the Logix Designer "Controller Tags" window. The tag ASD_AS3:I.Data[0] is expanded, and bits 0, 1, and 12 are highlighted and shown as active (value 1), representing "Faulted," "Emergency Stopped," and "Emergency Stopping" respectively.

Testing with Controller Tags

Example: Output Run and Communication Override

The example below displays the Output Controller Tags for an AS3 drive operating at 60.00 Hz. From the Controller Tags window, expand the first Word under ASD_AS3.O.Data to view the 16 Bits from the Output Instance 150 mapping.

To run the drive using the embedded Ethernet connection, both parameters CMod (Run command select) and FMod (Freq command select 1) must be changed to "Embedded Ethernet." By default, these parameters are set to "Terminal" and "Terminal RR."

Writing a value of 6000 into the second Word, ASD_AS3:O.Data[1], will send a 60.00 Hz speed command to the ASD via Ethernet/IP.

Visual description: A screenshot of the Logix Designer "Controller Tags" window. The tag ASD_AS3:O.Data[0] is expanded to show its individual bits. The tag ASD_AS3:O.Data[1] is highlighted, showing a value of 6000, representing the speed command.

Example: Basic Start Stop Rung

Using the same project created previously, add three coils and a MOV (Move) block into the Start Stop rung within the "MainRoutine" ladder logic.

Point each coil to ASD_AS3.O.Data(0).10, ASD_AS3.O.Data(0).14, and ASD_AS3.O.Data(0).15, which correspond to Run/Stop, Speed Reference Override, and Control Reference Override from Instance 150 mapping, respectively.

Move a speed reference value into the destination ASD_AS3:O.Data[1], which correlates to the second speed reference Word from Instance 150 mapping.

Once online, toggle the Start Contact bits to send a run command and a speed reference to the drive.

Visual description: A screenshot of the Logix Designer ladder logic editor. The "Main Program - MainRoutine" shows a ladder rung with a "Start Stop" input, three output coils (ASD_AS3:O.Data[0].10, ASD_AS3:O.Data[0].14, ASD_AS3:O.Data[0].15), and a MOV instruction block transferring a value of 6000 to ASD_AS3:O.Data[1]. These elements are highlighted.

Adding the AS3 .EDS File (Optional)

Finding the AS3 CPU Version Number

EDS (Electronic Data Sheet) files are used by the network to identify unknown objects for commissioning. While loading an EDS file is not strictly required, it is highly recommended for proper device recognition.

To add an EDS file, download the correct version from www.toshiba.com/tic/. EDS files are specific to the AS3 CPU version. However, downloading an entire directory may allow the network to automatically identify the correct EDS file.

To find the AS3 CPU version number:

1. Press the i button on the keypad to access the "Information" menu.

Visual description: A close-up view of the Toshiba AS3 keypad display. The screen shows "Information" with options like "Website (QR code)" and "Model information." The i button on the keypad is highlighted.

Finding the AS3 CPU Version Number

2. Press OK and select "Model information." The drive CPU version number is located next to "CPU1 version." Note this version number and download the correct EDS file(s) from www.toshiba.com/tic/.

Visual description: A close-up view of the Toshiba AS3 keypad display. The screen shows "Model information" with details like "Rated output capacity," "Rated output current," "CPU1 version" (showing "108"), "CPU2 version," and "Serial No." The "CPU1 version" field is highlighted.

Adding an .EDS File in Studio (RSLogix) 5000

1. Open the "Tools" menu and select "EDS Hardware Installation Tool."

Visual description: A screenshot of the Logix Designer interface. The "Tools" menu is open, and the "EDS Hardware Installation Tool" option is highlighted.

Adding an .EDS File in Studio (RSLogix) 5000

2. Click "Next."

Visual description: A screenshot of the "Rockwell Automation's EDS Wizard" welcome screen. The "Next >" button is highlighted at the bottom right.

Adding an .EDS File in Studio (RSLogix) 5000

3. Select "Register an EDS file(s)" and click "Next."

Visual description: A screenshot of the "Rockwell Automation's EDS Wizard" options screen. The "Register an EDS file(s)" radio button is selected and highlighted, along with the "Next >" button.

Adding an .EDS File in Studio (RSLogix) 5000

4. Select either "Register a single file" for one EDS file or "Register a directory of EDS files" to download multiple EDS files. Click "Browse" and select the file or folder directory containing the EDS file downloaded from www.toshiba.com/tic/. The network will automatically select the correct EDS file if the downloaded directory contains it. Click "Next."

Visual description: A screenshot of the "Rockwell Automation's EDS Wizard" registration screen. The "Register a single file" radio button is selected, and the "Browse..." button next to the "Named:" field is highlighted.

Adding an .EDS File in Studio (RSLogix) 5000

5. Click "Next."

Visual description: A screenshot of the "Rockwell Automation's EDS Wizard" EDS File Installation Test Results screen. The test results show a successful evaluation of the EDS file, and the "Next >" button is highlighted.

Adding an .EDS File in Studio (RSLogix) 5000

6. The newly registered device and its associated icon will now populate in the wizard. Click "Next" and then "Finish."

Visual description: A screenshot of the "Rockwell Automation's EDS Wizard" Change Graphic Image screen. It displays "Product Types" with "AC Drive Device" and "VF-AS3" listed, indicating the successful registration of the device. The "Next >" button is highlighted.

Adding an .EDS File in Studio (RSLogix) 5000

7. A quick final check can be performed by opening RSLinx and verifying that the previously "Unrecognized Device" is now registered as "VF-AS3" with the appropriate icon.

Visual description: Two screenshots of RSLinx. The first shows the "Who Active" dialog where the "Unrecognized Device, VF-AS3" is now identified. The second shows the "RSWho" browser, confirming that the "VF-AS3" device is properly recognized with its icon at IP address 192.168.1.3.