ControlLogix Configurable Flowmeter Module 1756-CFM

User Manual
ControlLogix Configurable Flowmeter Module

Catalog Numbers 1756-CFM
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Summary of Changes
This manual contains new and updated information. Changes throughout this
revision are marked by change bars, as shown to the right of this paragraph.
New and Updated This table contains the changes made to this revision.
Information Topic Page
The Gross Rate for the Prover Function has been updated. 48
The Configurable Output Behaviors section has been added. 58
The Attention and Warning tables have been updated. 61
Detailed filtering information has been added to the Configurable 122 and 124
Flowmeter Module Configuration Tags table.
The Configure Output Behavior with RSLogix 5000 Version 16 and Earlier 147
appendix has been added.
3Rockwell Automation Publication 1756-UM010B-EN-P - December 2011

4 Summary of Changes
Notes:

Table of Contents
Preface Who Should Use This Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Additional Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Chapter 1
What is the Configurable What this Chapter Contains. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Flowmeter Module? Using a ControlLogix
CFM Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Module Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Physical Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Typical Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Understanding Module Input Capabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Understanding Module Output Capabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Using Module Identification and Status Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Chapter 2
Configurable Flowmeter What This Chapter Contains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Operation in the ControlLogix Ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
System Using RSNetWorx and RSLogix 5000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
CFM Modules in Local Chassis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
CFM Modules in Remote Chassis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Direct Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Listen-Only Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Configurable Flowmeter Modules in a Local Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Requested Packet Interval (RPI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Configurable Flowmeter Modules in a Remote Chassis. . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Chapter 3
Configurable Flowmeter Module What this Chapter Contains. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Features and Operational Modes Understanding General Module Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Removal and Insertion Under Power (RIUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Module Fault Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Fully Software Configurable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Electronic Keying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Producer/Consumer Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Module Status Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Configurable Flowmetering Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Flowmeter Inputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Gate Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
User-Defined Preset and Rollover Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Current-Sourcing Outputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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Choosing an Operational Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Operating in High Resolution Frequency Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Terminal Usage in High Resolution Frequency Mode. . . . . . . . . . 37
Output Operation in Frequency Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Module Features Used in High Resolution Frequency Mode . . . . 38
Alarms in High Resolution Frequency Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Sample Configuration for High Resolution Frequency Mode. . . . 40
Operating in Totalizer Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Nonresettable Totalizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Terminal Usage in Totalizer Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Output Operation in Totalizer Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Using the Totalizer Mode Prover Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Using a Prover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Features Available with the Prover Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Alarms with the Prover Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Sample Configuration for Totalizer Mode Prover Function . . . . . 49
Using the Totalizer Mode Filler Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Trickle Function for Totalizer Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Configurable Features Available with the
Totalizer Mode Filler Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Alarms with the Filler Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Sample Configuration for Totalizer Mode Filler Function . . . . . . 57
Configurable Output Behaviors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
How To Enable Output Behavior Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Chapter 4
Installing the Configurable What this Chapter Contains. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Flowmeter Module Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Installing the Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Keying the Removable Terminal Block/Interface Module . . . . . . . . . 65
Key the Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Key the RTB/IFM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Wiring the Removable Terminal Block. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Connect Grounded End of the Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Connect Ungrounded End of the Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Connect Wires to the RTBs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Wiring the Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Standard Flowmeter Wiring Example. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Standard Prover/Detector Wiring Example. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Standard Output Wiring Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Assembling the Removable Terminal Block and Housing. . . . . . . . . . 73
Installing the Removable Terminal Block on the Module . . . . . . . . . . 73
Removing the Removable Terminal Block from the Module . . . . . . . 74
Removing the Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Table of Contents 7
Chapter 5
Configuring the Configurable What this Chapter Contains. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Flowmeter Module Using this Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Overview of the Configuration Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Creating a New Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Communications Format. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Electronic Keying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Using the Default Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Altering the Default Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Accessing the Tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Changing Configuration Information at the Tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Configurable Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Downloading Configuration Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Changing Configuration During CFM Module Operation . . . . . . . . . 88
Using Ladder Logic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Using Message Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Processing Real-Time Control and Module Services . . . . . . . . . . . 89
One Service Performed Per Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Creating a New Tag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Enter Message Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Configuring CFM Modules in a Remote Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Sample Configuration for High Resolution Frequency Mode . . . . . . . 97
Sample Configuration for Totalizer Mode Prover Function . . . . . . . 101
Sample Configuration for Totalizer Mode Filler Function . . . . . . . . 108
Appendix A
Troubleshooting the Configurable What this Appendix Contains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Flowmeter Module Using the Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Using RSLogix 5000 to Troubleshoot Your Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Determining Fault Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Using Error Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Appendix B
Software Configuration Tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Appendix C
Schematics What This Appendix Contains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Input Circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Flowmeter Inputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Gate Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Output Circuits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Discrete Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

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Appendix D
Frequency Accuracy Frequency Accuracy in High Resolution
Frequency Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Calculate Frequency Accuracy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Frequency Accuracy in Totalizer Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Calculate Frequency Accuracy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Appendix E
Configure Output Behavior with Configure the 1756-CFM for Use in a New Application. . . . . . . 148
RSLogix 5000 Version 16 and Configure a 1756-CFM for Use in an Existing Application . . . . 152
Earlier
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

Preface
This manual describes how to install, configure, and troubleshoot your

ControlLogix® Configurable Flowmeter module.
Who Should Use You must be able to program and operate an Allen-Bradley® ControlLogix
This Manual controller to efficiently use your Configurable Flowmeter module.
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publication 1756-TD002 ControlLogix controllers, I/O modules,
specialty modules, chassis, power
supplies and accessories.
ControlLogix System User Manual, Detailed description of how to use your
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10 Preface
Notes:

Chapter 1
What is the Configurable Flowmeter Module?
What this Chapter Contains This chapter describes the ControlLogix Configurable Flowmeter (1756-CFM)
module. It also describes what you must know and do before using the
module.
Topic Page
Using a ControlLogix CFM Module 12
Understanding Module Input Capabilities 15
Understanding Module Output Capabilities 15
Using Module Identification and Status 16
Information
The ControlLogix CFM module is an intelligent I/O module that performs

high-speed flowmetering for industrial applications. The CFM module is a
single-slot module that interfaces between a Logix controller and external I/O
devices.
The module interfaces with the following output types:
 Magnetic Pickup
 TTL
 Preamps

12 What is the Configurable Flowmeter Module?
Using a ControlLogix ControlLogix CFM modules mount in a ControlLogix chassis and use a
Removable Terminal Block (RTB) or a Bulletin 1492 Interface Module cable
CFM Module that connects to an IFM to connect all field-side wiring.
Before you install and use your module you should have already:
 installed and grounded a 1756 chassis and power supply. To install these
products, refer to the ControlLogix Chassis and Power Supplies
Installation Instructions, publication 1756-IN005.
 ordered and received an RTB or IFM and its components for your
application.
IMPORTANT RTBs and IFMs are not included with your module.
Module Features
The following are some of the features available on the ControlLogix CFM
module that allow greater system applicability.
 2 Configurable Flowmetering channels

 Flowmeter inputs
 Gate inputs
 2 current-sourcing outputs
 Removal and insertion under power
 CE marked
 UL listed
 CSA certified for Class I Division 2 hazardous locations
For a complete listing and detailed explanation of all the features available on
the ControlLogix CFM module, see Configurable Flowmeter Module Features
and Operational Modes on page 25.

What is the Configurable Flowmeter Module? 13
Physical Features
METERING
F Z F Z
Indicators 0 0 1 1 O Locking tab
O O K
0 1
DC I/O Removable Terminal Block
Top and
Connector pins
bottom
guides Slots for
ControlLogix backplane keying the
connector RTB
40200-M
ControlLogix backplane connector - The backplane connector interface for

the ControlLogix system connects the module to the ControlLogix backplane.
Connectors pins - Input/output, power and grounding connections are made

to the module through these pins with the use of an RTB or IFM.
Locking tab - The locking tab anchors the RTB or IFM cable on the module,
maintaining wiring connections.
Slots for keying - Mechanically keys the RTB to prevent inadvertently making
the wrong wire connections to your module.
Status indicators - Indicators display the status of communication, module

health and input/output devices. Use these indicators to help in
troubleshooting.
Top and bottom guides - Guides provide assistance in seating the RTB or
IFM cable onto the module.

Typical Applications
You can use the CFM module in power management, automotive, food and
beverage, and oil and gas industries for various flow and/or turbine metering
applications.
This figure shows a CFM module in a turbine shaft speed monitoring

application. In this example, the 1756-CFM module is operating in high
resolution frequency mode. Other examples are shown in Chapter 3 to reflect
the various operational modes available on the 1756-CFM module.
1756-CFM 1756-OF6VI
Shaft speed Shaft

encoder
Generator Turbine
Logix controller
Electricity
The controller
monitors shaft
speed, performs
PID calculations
and adjusts valve
by a 1756-OF6VI
analog output
module.
CV
Pulse output
Monitors fuel flow

and total gallons Fuel
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For a detailed explanation of how the CFM module works with other portions
of a ControlLogix control system, see Chapter 2, Configurable Flowmeter
Operation in the ControlLogix System.

What is the Configurable Flowmeter Module? 15
Understanding Module The CFM module accepts input for up to two channels (mode dependent).
Each of the input channels can connect to:
Input Capabilities
 Magnetic Pickup - 50mV trigger
 TTL output - 1.3V trigger
 Preamp outputs - 4V trigger
You configure the CFM module’s two input channels for your specific
application(s). Each input channel has two input selections:
 Flowmeter Input (F0 & F1) - Connect input device to this input.
 Gate Input (Z0 & Z1) - Accepts 4-40V DC input pulses from open
collectors or external contact closures. These inputs are used in
Totalizer mode to:
– interface to a prover when a prover is enabled.
Understanding Module The CFM module has two assignable outputs. These outputs are designed for
applications that require fast response. The outputs:
Output Capabilities
 are electrically fused/current limited to 4A; the total output
combination is limited to 7A.
 can be assigned to any input channel with user-defined trigger parameter
(see Table 1).
 are current sourcing at 10-31.2V DC (1A maximum per output).
 must be connected to an external power supply.
 may be forced ON or OFF by the program.
IMPORTANT You can assign both outputs to a given channel; however,

you cannot use the same output with two different
channels.
Table 1 - Assign the CFM Module’s Outputs
In this operational mode You can assign outputs that are

configured to trigger
Totalizer Frequency (acceleration)
Prover status
Fill control
High-Resolution Frequency Frequency
Frequency rate of change (acceleration)

Using Module Each ControlLogix CFM module maintains specific identification information
that separates it from all other modules. This information assists you in
Identification and Status tracking all the components of your system.
Information
For example, you can track module identification information to be aware of
exactly what modules are located in any ControlLogix rack at any time. While
retrieving module identity, you can also retrieve the module’s status.
Each module maintains the following information:
Table 2 - Module Identification and Status Information
Module Identification Description

Product Type Module’s product type, such as Digital I/O or
Analog I/O module
Catalog Code Module’s catalog number
Major Revision Module’s major revision number
Minor Revision Module’s minor revision number
Status Module’s status. Returns the following information:
 Controller ownership (if any)
 Whether module has been configured
 Device Specific Status, such as:
 Self-Test
 Flash update in progress
 Communications fault
 Not owned (outputs in program mode)
 Internal fault (need flash update)
 Run mode
 Program mode (output mods only)
 Minor recoverable fault
 Minor unrecoverable fault
 Major recoverable fault
 Major unrecoverable fault
Vendor ID Module manufacturer vendor, for example Allen-Bradley
Serial Number Module serial number
Length of ASCII Text String Number of characters in module’s text string
ASCII Text String Number of characters in module’s text string
IMPORTANT You must perform a WHO service to retrieve this

information.

Chapter 2
Configurable Flowmeter Operation in

the ControlLogix System
What This Chapter Contains This chapter describes how the CFM module works within the ControlLogix
system.
Topic Page
Ownership 19
Using RSNetWorx and RSLogix 5000 Software 19
Connections 21
Configurable Flowmeter Modules in a Local Chassis 23
Requested Packet Interval (RPI) 23
Configurable Flowmeter Modules in a Remote Chassis 24
Listen-Only Connections 22
In traditional industrial applications, controllers poll Flowmeter modules to

obtain their status. Controllers also send commands to the Flowmeter
modules. Retrieving Flowmeter status and sending commands occurs during
the normal I/O program scan.
ControlLogix CFM modules do not follow the traditional operational manner.

Instead, they use the Producer/Consumer Model (see page 33 for more
information) to produce data without having been polled by a controller first.

18 Configurable Flowmeter Operation in the ControlLogix System
1756-CFM modules follow these basic operational steps, as shown in Figure 2.
1. The Logix controller establishes a connection to the CFM module and

downloads configuration via ladder logic and message instructions.
2. Flowmeters transmit input signals to the CFM module.
3. The 1756-CFM module calculates volume from accumulated pulse

counts as engineering units.
4. Rather than being scanned by an owner-controller, the 1756-CFM

module periodically multicasts its status to the controller. (see Requested
Packet Interval (RPI) on page 23.) The 1756-CFM module also
multicasts its status to controllers connected by a listen-only connection
(page 22).
5. The Logix owner-controller processes the data it received from the

1756-CFM module and returns the appropriate data.
Figure 2 - 1756-CFM Basic Operational Steps
Logix controller 1756-CFM
1
Input
2 device
5 3
4
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IMPORTANT A 1756-CFM module’s communication, or multicasting,

behavior varies depending upon whether it operates in the
local chassis or in a remote chassis. The following sections
detail the differences in data transfers between these
set-ups.

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Ownership Every CFM module in the ControlLogix system must be owned by a

Logix5550® Controller. The owner-controller:
 stores configuration data for every CFM module that it owns.

 can be local or remote in regard to the I/O module’s position.
 sends configuration data to the CFM module to define the module’s
behavior within the control system.
Each CFM module continuously maintains communication with its owner

during normal operation. When connections are severed or compromised, the
CFM module performs as configured, either setting all outputs to reset (ON or
OFF) or continuous operations.
Other controllers may also listen to the CFM module (while another controller
owns the module) through a listen-only connection. For more information on
listen-only connections, see page 22.
Using RSNetWorx and The I/O configuration portion of RSLogix™ 5000 software generates
configuration data structures and tags for that CFM module, whether the
RSLogix 5000 Software module is located in a local or remote chassis. A remote chassis, also known as
networked, contains the CFM module but not the module’s owner-controller.
After creating the CFM module, you can write specific configuration in the
module’s data structures; you must access the module tags to change
information in the data structures. This process is explained in detail in
Chapter 5, Configuring the Configurable Flowmeter Module.
IMPORTANT Application-specific configuration data is transferred to the

controller during the program download and sent to the
CFM module during the initial power-up. After CFM
module operation has begun, you must use ladder logic and
message instructions to make configuration changes.

CFM Modules in Local Chassis
CFM modules in the same chassis as the owner-controller are ready to run as
soon as the configuration data has been downloaded.
CFM Modules in Remote Chassis
You must run RSNetWorx™ software to enable CFM modules in the

networked chassis. Running RSNetWorx software transfers configuration data
to networked modules and establishes a Network Update Time (NUT) for
ControlNet. The NUT is compliant with the desired communications options
specified for each module during configuration.
Follow these general guidelines when configuring CFM modules:
1. Configure all CFM modules for a given controller using RSLogix 5000
software and download that information to the controller.
2. If the CFM configuration data references a module in a remote chassis,

run RSNetWorx software.
IMPORTANT RSNetWorx software must be run whenever a new

module is added to a networked chassis. When a module is
permanently removed from a remote chassis, we
recommend that RSNetWorx software be run to optimize
the allocation of network bandwidth.

Connections Logix controllers make connections to 1756-CFM modules to exchange data.

The controller can make either of the following connections to a 1756-CFM
module:
 Direct Connections - Only one controller can make this connection to a

CFM module.
 Listen-Only Connections - Multiple controllers can make this
connection to a CFM module simultaneously.
Direct Connections
A direct connection is a real-time data transfer link between the controller

and the device that occupies the slot that the configuration data references.
When module configuration data is downloaded to an owner-controller, the
controller attempts to establish a direct connection to each of the modules
referenced by the data. One of the following events occurs:
 If the data is appropriate to the module found in the slot, a connection

is made and operation begins.
 If the configuration data is not appropriate, the data is rejected and an

error message displays in the software. In this case, the configuration
data can be inappropriate for any of a number of reasons. For example, a
module’s configuration data may be appropriate except for a mismatch
in electronic keying that prevents normal operation.
The controller maintains and monitors its connection with a module. Any
break in the connection, such as removal of the module from the chassis while
under power, causes the controller to set fault status bits in the data area
associated with the module. The RSLogix 5000 software may monitor this data
area to announce the modules’ failures.
IMPORTANT The typical Logix controller can make and maintain up to

250 connections. Each 1756-CFM module requires 1
connection.

Listen-Only Connections
Any controller in the system can listen to the data from any CFM module
even if the controller does not own the module (in other words, it does not
have to hold the module’s configuration data to listen to the module).
During the CFM module creation process in RSLogix 5000 software, you can
specify the ‘Listen-Only’ Communication Format. For more information on
Communication Format, see page 82.
Choosing ‘Listen-Only’ mode allows the controller and module to establish

communications without the controller sending any configuration data. In this
instance, another controller owns the CFM module.
IMPORTANT Controllers using the Listen-Only mode continue to receive

data multicast from the CFM module as long as a
connection between an owner and CFM module is
maintained.
If the connection between all owners and the CFM module
is broken, the module stops multicasting data and
connections to all ‘Listening controllers’ are also broken.

Configurable Flowmeter CFM modules multicast their data periodically. Multicast frequency depends
on the options chosen during configuration and where in the control system
Modules in a Local Chassis the module physically resides. The data consumer (an owner-controller) is
responsible for knowing that the format of the new data is integers.
Requested Packet Interval (RPI)
This configurable parameter instructs the module to multicast its channel and
status data to the local chassis backplane at specific time intervals.
The RPI instructs the module to multicast the current contents of its
on-board memory when the RPI expires, (i.e. the module does not update its
channels prior to the multicast) as shown in this figure.
On-Board Memory
Status Data
Flowmeter 0 Ch 0
Flowmeter 1 Ch 1
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IMPORTANT You set the RPI value during the initial module
configuration and can adjust it the controller is in Program
mode.
The minimum RPI is determined by channel usage. For
each channel using High Resolution Frequency mode, add
5 ms to the minimum RPI. For each channel using
Totalizer Mode, add 50 ms to the minimum RPI.
For example, if one channel uses High Resolution
Frequency mode and the other goes unused, the minimum
RPI = 5 ms. If one channel uses High Resolution
Frequency mode and the other uses Totalizer mode, the
minimum RPI = 55 ms.

Configurable Flowmeter If an CFM module resides in a networked chassis, the role of the RPI changes
slightly with respect to getting data to the owner.
Modules in a Remote
Chassis The RPI not only defines when the module multicasts data within its own
chassis (as described in the previous section), but also determines how often
the owner-controller will receive it over
the network.
When an RPI value is specified for an CFM module in a remote chassis, in

addition to instructing the module to multicast data within its own chassis, the
RPI also “reserves” a spot in the stream of data flowing across the ControlNet
network.
The timing of this “reserved” spot may or may not coincide with the exact
value of the RPI, but the control system guarantees that the owner controller
receives data at least as often as the specified RPI.
See Figure 2 for a better understanding of the data flow with a CFM module in
a remote chassis.
Figure 2 - CFM Module in Remote Chassis with RPI Reserving a Spot in Flow of
Data
Owner controller ControlNet Bridge module ControlNet Bridge module CFM module
Data in remote chassis

at the RPI rates
CFM data at least as often as RPI

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Chapter 3
Configurable Flowmeter Module Features

and Operational Modes
What this Chapter Contains This chapter describes the ControlLogix Configurable Flowmeter module’s
features and operational modes.
Topic Page
Understanding General Module Features 25
Electronic Keying 27
Choosing an Operational Mode 35
Operating in High Resolution Frequency Mode 36
Operating in Totalizer Mode 41
Using the Totalizer Mode Prover Function 42
Using the Totalizer Mode Filler Function 50
Configurable Output Behaviors 58
This chapter only provides a general description of each feature, whether

general or operational mode-specific. For examples of how to use these
features in your module’s configuration, see Configuring the Configurable
Flowmeter Module 5 on page 77.
Understanding General The following general module features are available with the ControlLogix
CFM module.
Module Features
Module Feature Page
Removal and Insertion Under Power (RIUP) 26
Module Fault Reporting 26
Fully Software Configurable 26
Producer/Consumer Model 33
Module Status Information 34
Configurable Flowmetering Channels 34
Flowmeter Inputs 34
Gate Inputs 34
User-Defined Preset and Rollover Values 35
Current-Sourcing Outputs 35

26 Configurable Flowmeter Module Features and Operational Modes
Removal and Insertion Under Power (RIUP)
All ControlLogix CFM modules may be inserted and removed from the
chassis while power is applied. This feature allows greater availability of the
overall control system because, while the module is being removed or inserted,
there is no additional disruption to the rest of the controlled process.
Module Fault Reporting
ControlLogix CFM modules provide both hardware and software indication

when a module fault has occurred. Each module’s LED fault indicator and
RSLogix 5000 software will graphically display this fault and include a fault
message describing the nature of the fault.
This feature allows you to determine how your module has been affected and
what action should be taken to resume normal operation.
Fully Software Configurable
The RSLogix 5000 software uses a custom, easily understood interface to write
configuration. All module features are enabled or disabled through the I/O
configuration portion of the software.
You can also use the software to interrogate any module in the system to
retrieve:
 serial number
 revision information
 catalog number
 vendor identification
 error/fault information
 diagnostic counters.
By eliminating such tasks as setting hardware switches and jumpers, the

software makes module configuration easier and more reliable.

Configurable Flowmeter Module Features and Operational Modes 27
Electronic Keying
The electronic keying feature automatically compares the expected module, as

shown in the RSLogix 5000 I/O Configuration tree, to the physical module
before I/O communication begins. You can use electronic keying to help
prevent communication to a module that does not match the type and revision
expected.
For each module in the I/O Configuration tree, the user-selected keying
option determines if, and how, an electronic keying check is performed.
Typically, three keying options are available:
 Exact Match
 Compatible Keying
 Disable Keying
You must carefully consider the benefits and implications of each keying
option when selecting between them. For some specific module types, fewer
options are available.
Electronic keying is based on a set of attributes unique to each product

revision. When a Logix5000™ controller begins communicating with a
module, this set of keying attributes is considered.
Table 3 - Keying Attributes
Attribute Description
Vendor The manufacturer of the module, for example, Rockwell
Automation/Allen-Bradley.
Product Type The general type of the module, for example, communication
adapter, AC drive, or digital I/O.
Product Code The specific type of module, generally represented by its catalog
number, for example, 1756-IB16I.
Major Revision A number that represents the functional capabilities and data
exchange formats of the module. Typically, although not always, a
later, that is higher, Major Revision supports at least all of the data
formats supported by an earlier, that is lower, Major Revision of the
same catalog number and, possibly, additional ones.
Minor Revision A number that indicates the module’s specific firmware revision.
Minor Revisions typically do not impact data compatibility but may
indicate performance or behavior improvement.
You can find revision information on the General tab of a module’s Properties
dialog box.

Figure 3 - General Tab
IMPORTANT Changing electronic keying selections online may cause the

I/O communication connection to the module to be
disrupted and may result in a loss of data.
Exact Match
Exact Match keying requires all keying attributes, that is, Vendor, Product
Type, Product Code (catalog number), Major Revision, and Minor Revision, of
the physical module and the module created in the software to match precisely
to establish communication. If any attribute does not match precisely, I/O
communication is not permitted with the module or with modules connected
through it, as in the case of a communication module.
Use Exact Match keying when you need the system to verify that the module
revisions in use are exactly as specified in the project, such as for use in
highly-regulated industries. Exact Match keying is also necessary to enable
Automatic Firmware Update for the module via the Firmware Supervisor
feature from a Logix5000 controller.

EXAMPLE In this scenario, Exact Match keying prevents I/O

communication.
The module configuration is for a 1756-IB16D module with
module revision 3.1. The physical module is a 1756-IB16D
module with module revision 3.2. In this case,
communication is prevented because the Minor Revision of
the module does not match precisely.
Module Configuration
Vendor = Allen-Bradley
Product Type = Digital Input
Module
Catalog Number = 1756-IB16D
Major Revision = 3
Minor Revision = 1
Communication is prevented.
Physical Module
Module
Major Revision = 3
Minor Revision = 2

I/O Communication connection to the module to be
Compatible Keying
Compatible Keying indicates that the module determines whether to accept or

reject communication. Different module families, communication adapters,
and module types implement the compatibility check differently based on the
family capabilities and on prior knowledge of compatible products. Release
notes for individual modules indicate the specific compatibility details.
Compatible Keying is the default setting. Compatible Keying allows the

physical module to accept the key of the module configured in the software,
provided that the configured module is one the physical module is capable of
emulating. The exact level of emulation required is product and revision
specific.

With Compatible Keying, you can replace a module of a certain Major

Revision with one of the same catalog number and the same or later, that is
higher, Major Revision. In some cases, the selection makes it possible to use a
replacement that is a different catalog number than the original. For example,
you can replace a 1756-CNBR module with a 1756-CN2R module.
When a module is created, the module developers consider the module’s

development history to implement capabilities that emulate those of the
previous module. However, the developers cannot know future developments.
Because of this, when a system is configured, we recommend that you
configure your module using the earliest, that is, lowest, revision of the
physical module that you believe will be used in the system. By doing this, you
can avoid the case of a physical module rejecting the keying request because it
is an earlier revision than the one configured in the software.
EXAMPLE In this scenario, Compatible Keying prevents I/O

communication:
communication is prevented because the minor revision of
the module is lower than expected and may not be
compatible with 3.3.
Module
Major Revision = 3
Minor Revision = 3
Physical Module
Module
Major Revision = 3

EXAMPLE In this scenario, Compatible Keying allows I/O

communication:
communication is allowed because the major revision of the
physical module is higher than expected and the module
determines that it is compatible with the prior major
revision.
Module
Major Revision = 2
Minor Revision = 1
Communication is allowed.
Physical Module
Module
Major Revision = 3
Minor Revision = 2


Disabled Keying
Disabled Keying indicates the keying attributes are not considered when
attempting to communicate with a module. Other attributes, such as data size
and format, are considered and must be acceptable before I/O
communication is established. With Disabled Keying, I/O communication
may occur with a module other than the type specified in the I/O
Configuration tree with unpredictable results. We generally do not recommend
using Disabled Keying.
ATTENTION
Be extremely cautious when using Disabled Keying; if used
!
incorrectly, this option can lead to personal injury or death,
property damage, or economic loss.
If you use Disabled Keying, you must take full responsibility for understanding
whether the module being used can fulfill the functional requirements of the
application.
EXAMPLE In this scenario, Disable Keying prevents I/O

communication:
The module configuration is for a 1756-IA16 digital input
module. The physical module is a 1756-IF16 analog input
module. In this case, communication is prevented because
the analog module rejects the data formats that the digital
module configuration requests.
Module
Catalog Number = 1756-IA16
Major Revision = 3
Minor Revision = 1
Physical Module
Product Type = Analog Input
Module
Catalog Number = 1756-IF16
Major Revision = 3
Minor Revision = 2

EXAMPLE In this scenario, Disable Keying allows I/O

communication:
The module configuration is for a 1756-IA16 digital input
module. The physical module is a 1756-IB16 digital input
module. In this case, communication is allowed because the
two digital modules share common data formats.
Module
Catalog Number = 1756-IA16
Major Revision = 2
Minor Revision = 1
Communication is allowed.
Physical Module
Module
Catalog Number = 1756-IB16
Major Revision = 3
Minor Revision = 2

Producer/Consumer Model
By using the Producer/Consumer model, ControlLogix CFM modules can

produce data without having been polled by a controller first. The modules
produce the data and any other owner controller device can decide to consume
it.

Module Status Information
The ControlLogix CFM module has status indicators on the front of the
module that allow you to check the module health and operational status.
The following status can be checked with the LED indicators:
 Input point status - display indicates a particular points status,

including specific indicators for the input F and Z points for each
channel
 Output point status - display indicates the status of two output points
on the module
For an example of the status indicators, see page 115.
Configurable Flowmetering Channels
The CFM module offers two configurable Flowmetering channels. Each

channel uses two Flowmeter inputs (F0 & F1) and two corresponding gate
inputs (Z0 & Z1).
Flowmeter Inputs
Two Flowmeter inputs (F0 & F1) are available on your CFM module. The
inputs are capable of receiving the following input signals:
 +/- 30V peak from passive Magnetic Pickups

 5V DC logic (TTL compatible)
 12-24V DC powered preamp outputs
Gate Inputs
The CFM module offers two gate inputs (Z0 & Z1). You can wire the inputs
for single-ended or differential applications and can accept signals at 5V DC or
12-24V DC.
IMPORTANT The Z0 and Z1 inputs can have different voltages

connected to them simultaneously.

User-Defined Preset and Rollover Values
The CFM module has a maximum count of 2,147,483,647, but you can define
the rollover values below this limit.
Current-Sourcing Outputs
Two current-sourcing outputs are available on the CFM module.

Each output:
 can be tied to any Flowmeter input.

 operates in the 10-31.2V DC range (1A maximum per output).
 operates at 5V DC level (3-20mA maximum per output).
Choosing an The CFM module counts pulses from Flowmeters and operates in the
following modes:
Operational Mode
 High Resolution Frequency Mode
 Totalizer Mode
You must choose an operational mode for your 1756-CFM module in the
RSLogix 5000 software.

Operating in In High Resolution Frequency mode, the CFM module calculates frequency
over a user-defined time period up to 2 seconds. Frequency sampling begins
High Resolution on the leading edge of the first pulse and ends on the next pulse to occur after
Frequency Mode the sampling period expires.
This figure shows a CFM module in a turbine shaft speed monitoring

application in high resolution frequency mode.
1756-CFM 1756-OF6VI
Shaft speed Shaft

encoder
Generator Turbine
Logix controller:
Electricity
 monitors shaft speed
 performs PID calculations
 adjusts valve by a 1756-OF6VI
analog output module.
CV
Pulse output
Monitors fuel flow

and total gallons Fuel
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You must calculate a resolution for this mode. Use the following equation to
calculate resolution.
Where:
Fin (250 x 10-9)
Resolution =  Fin is the input frequency
Tsample  Tsample is the sample time period
This table lists sample Fin and Tsample values and the corresponding resolution.
Table 4 - Sample Resolutions
Fin Tsample Resolution

60Hz 0.033 seconds 0.00045Hz
5000Hz 0.020 seconds 0.0625Hz
50,000Hz 0.050 seconds 0.25Hz
The values listed in Table 4 are listed for example purposes. Specific values will
change according to your application.

Terminal Usage in High Resolution Frequency Mode
In Frequency mode, F0 and F1 are used as inputs.
Output Operation in Frequency Mode
In Frequency mode, outputs can:
 operate normally
 be forced ON or OFF.
 be tied to the frequency flowmeter input (i.e. F1).

Module Features Used in High Resolution Frequency Mode
The following module features are available in High Resolution Frequency

mode.
Module Feature Page

Low Frequency Clear 38
Sample Time 38
Acceleration Calculation 39
Meter Factor 39
Trigger On 39
Tie to Counter 39
Highest Allowed Frequency 40
Acceleration Alarm Value 40
Frequency Average 40
Acceleration 40
Low Frequency Clear
Use Low Frequency Clear to set a minimum frequency level. Any frequencies
detected below this level will be set 0.
Sample Time
Use Sample Time to determine the length of time each sample uses. The
maximum sample time is 2 seconds.

Acceleration Calculation
Acceleration Calculation is derived by using the rate of change of frequency

over a specified number of samples (1 to 255). This moving average produces
quick responses when the number of samples = 1 and stable, but slower,
responses when the number of samples =255.
The default number of samples used = 255, but a typical application uses 50
samples. There are significant differences between response times. For
example, the quick response offer acceleration calculations more often but is
more likely to set off the Acceleration Alarm for calculation spikes at low
frequencies. The stable responses are slower but ignore acceleration spikes in
favor of definitive operational trends.
IMPORTANT Acceleration Calculation values can be entered on the bit

level or byte level. If you are entering values at the byte
level, you must use -1 to represent 255. If you are entering
values on the bit level, you can use the actual number value.
Meter Factor
Meter Factor is used to calibrate the frequency (Hz) to a user-defined standard.

For example, the CFM module may read 59.9Hz while the standard is set for
59.7Hz. In this case, the meter factor (default = 1.0) should be changed to
0.99666 to correct the reading.
Trigger On
Use Trigger On to determine what state triggers an output to energize in high

resolution frequency mode (i.e. an output can be configured to turn ON if the
Frequency Average reaches a particular frequency.
 Frequency - Input exceeds MaxAllowedFreq.

 Acceleration - Input speed accelerates beyond AccelAlarmValue.
IMPORTANT For the Trigger On feature, Frequency and Acceleration are

tied to the Overspeed Alarm and Acceleration Alarm
respectively. The alarms remain latched ON once set and
can only be reset if you toggle the Alarm Enable bits.
Tie to Counter
Choose which output is connected to which flowmeter input.

Highest Allowed Frequency
Use Highest Allowed Frequency to set the trigger point for

Frequency. In other words, set this value so that when the input reaches it, the
outputs are energized. This value is also used for
the Overspeed Alarm.
Acceleration Alarm Value
Use Acceleration Alarm to set the trigger point for Acceleration.

In other words, set this value so that when the input reaches it,
the outputs are energized. This value is also used for the
Acceleration Alarm.
Frequency Average
With Frequency Average, the CFM divides meter counts by a user-defined

sample interval (up to 2 seconds) to determine the Frequency Average.
Acceleration
Use Acceleration to determine an acceleration value over a user-defined

number of samples.
Alarms in High Resolution Frequency Mode
High Resolution Frequency mode offers the following alarms:
 Overrange Alarm
 Overspeed Alarm
 Acceleration Alarm
You must enable each alarm. When any of the alarms occur, it is latched and
remains on until the user resets the alarm.
Sample Configuration for High Resolution Frequency Mode
To see a sample configuration for a 1756-CFM module using high resolution

frequency mode, including the use of all the features mentioned in the
previous section, see page 97.

Operating in Totalizer Mode In Totalizer mode, the 1756-CFM module counts pulses and scales them to
engineering units. Every effort is made to store the least significant count even
when the least significant unit of the total is larger. The CFM module
calculates three forms of calculated frequency:
 Frequency over a fixed period

 Frequency over a requested number of samples
 Moving average of the frequency
All of the forms mentioned above are available in totalizer mode. In this mode,
the module also offers the following functions:
 Prover Function
 Filler Function
These functions are described later in this chapter.
Nonresettable Totalizer
Configure the CFM module for Nonresettable Totalizer mode to make sure
the total counts value is not reset during normal module operation. The CFM
module stores total count values up to 231-1 (2,147,483,647) counts.
IMPORTANT The total count value can be reset in Nonresettable

Totalizer mode if power is cycled to the module for any
reason (e.g. module is removed from and reinserted to the
chassis).
Terminal Usage in Totalizer Mode
In Totalizer mode, F0 and F1 are used as inputs. Z0 and Z1 are used as prover
signals.
Output Operation in Totalizer Mode
In Totalizer mode, outputs:
 can operate normally or be forced ON or OFF.

 can be tied to either flowmeter input. If one channel is configured for
trickle operation, both outputs are tied to that flowmeter input.

Using the Totalizer Mode In the Totalizer Mode Prover function, the CFM module interfaces to a prover
and counts pulses using a Flowmeter or positive displacement meter. The
Prover Function module then scales pulse count to engineering units. The CFM module can
also use this mode to calculate frequency over a user-defined time period,
where frequency is calculated as counts per unit time.
Either module output can be tied to either flowmeter input with the Prover
function, and output operation can occur independently from new data from
the Logix owner-controller.
With the Prover function, the totalizer is active all the time, but the Prover
function must first be enabled and started to activate the Prover Total. Once
the Prover function is started, only the gate signal or a user-override (i.e.
clearing the Prover Enable bit) can eliminate the function. However, the Gross
Volume, Net Volume, and Fill Total will continue to accumulate as long as the
flow input frequency is enabled and is greater than Low Frequency Clear.
This figure shows a 1756-CFM module in a petrochemical flow and custody

transfer application while operating in the totalizer mode prover function.
1756-CFM 1756-IF6I
Logix controller:
 performs AGA/API calculations
 controls prover Remote
Termination
 calculates/compensates based
Panel
on actual temperature
TT
PT
FT
monitor fuel flow and total gallons
prover
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Using a Prover
A prover is used for the calibration of liquid meters in custody transfer

applications. This calibration is done by comparing a metered throughput to a
known volume in the prover. When enabled, the prover total updates while the
spheroid moves between two detectors and is then compared to the
predetermined volume of the prover section to ascertain the meter factor.
If you are using the Totalizer or Nonresettable Totalizer mode for capturing
meter counts during a prover calibration, you have the option of selecting
either of these types of provers:
 Unidirectional - With a unidirectional prover, the CFM module:
– begins updating Prover Total when the spheroid passes the first
detector
– stops updating Prover Total when the spheroid passes the second
detector
 Bidirectional - With a bidirectional prover, the CFM module:
– begins updating Prover Total when the spheroid passes the first
detector
– stops counting when the spheroid passes the second detector (Prover
Total is updated at this time - intermediate value returned)
– continues updating when the spheroid returns past the second
detector
– stops updating when the spheroid returns past the first detector
(Prover Total Count Value is updated at this time)
This figure shows an example of a spheroid and detectors.
detectors
spheroid
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Features Available with the Prover Function
The following module features are available with the Totalizer Mode Prover
function.
Module Feature Page

Prover Direction 44
Trigger On 45
Tie to Counter 45
Total Overflow 45
Total Overrange 45
Total Overspeed 46
Total Acceleration 46
Prover Total 46
Total Counts 46
Frequency Average 46
Frequency Period 47
Speed 47
Acceleration 47
Gross Volume 47
Net Volume 47
Gross Rate 48
Net Rate 49
Prover Direction
You can operate the CFM module as a unidirectional or bidirectional prover.

Use Prover Direction to configure the CFM module for the prover type used
in your application.
Low Frequency Clear
Use Low Frequency Clear to set a minimum frequency level.

Any counts detected below this level will not be used in count calculations.

Trigger On
Use Trigger On to determine what flowmeter state triggers the output to

energize. For example, you can configure the CFM module to trigger an
output when the flowmeter reaches a particular frequency (count).
The following events may trigger output 0 when using the flowmeter function:
 Frequency - flowmeter exceeds a certain frequency (count)

 Acceleration - flowmeter accelerates beyond a particular rate
 Prover Run State - flowmeter is operating in the run state
 Prover Range State - flowmeter is enabled and not complete
 Full Flow - flowmeter is in full flow mode
 Trickle Flow - flowmeter is in trickle flow mode
Tie to Counter
Choose which output is connected to which flowmeter input.
Total Overflow
Use Total Overflow to monitor when the total counts has exceeded the
rollover value. The rollover value is a user-defined value set during
configuration. Three events must occur for you to use
this feature:
 Overflow is enabled
 You set a rollover value
 The count total exceeds the rollover value
When the rollover value is exceeded, the Total Overflow bit is toggled to
indicate the event and the Overflow Alarm is set.
Total Overrange
Use Total Overrange to monitor when a flowmeter exceeds the maximum

frequency (100kHz). The maximum frequency period is calculated by the
number of pulses being counted by the CFM per second. When the frequency
period exceeds 100kHz, and the Overrange Alarm is enabled, the Overrange
Alarm is set.

Total Overspeed
Use Total Overspeed to monitor when a flowmeter exceeds the Highest

Allowed Frequency. With this feature, the CFM module calculates speed by the
number of pulses counted in a user-defined sampling period. When the speed
exceeds Highest Allowed Frequency, and the Overspeed Alarm is enabled, the
Overspeed Alarm is set.
Total Acceleration
Use Total Acceleration to monitor when a flowmeter exceeds the maximum

acceleration rate. The acceleration rate is calculated by using a three-point
difference formula with unevenly spaced points. The acceleration calculation
indicates the number of samples used in the calculation.
Prover Total
Use Prover Total to monitor the raw counts received during the Prover
portion of the cycle. The Prover Total represents a net total count value
obtained by applying a K-factor and CCF or AGA 7 compensation to the raw
count.
Total Counts
Use Total Counts to monitor the total number of counts the CFM module has
received since it was last reset to zero.
Frequency Average
Use Frequency Average when Frequency Period must be averaged over

multiple samples (meter samples). You must configure the CFM module with a
user-defined number of Meter Samples to use this feature. This uses the total
counts over the total time per a user-defined number of meter samples. (A
meter sample is approximately 20.0 ms.)

Frequency Period
Use Frequency Period to determine the frequency over a user-defined sample

time.
Speed
To use the Speed feature, you must set a resolution. The module uses the
resolution to determine the number of counts used in the Speed calculation.
For example, if you set the resolution at 0.00001, the module requires 100,000
counts. In this case, the module examines the previous samples stored in its
buffers until 100,000 counts are found. The counts are divided by the time it
took to accumulate them and the resulting value is the module speed.
Acceleration
Use Acceleration to determine an acceleration value over a user-defined

number of samples.
Gross Volume
Use Gross Volume to convert total counts to volumetric units. The module
employs a user-defined K-factor in the conversion. For example, you can
configure the CFM module so that 4 counts = 1 pint. The module can then
convert the total number of counts received to a total number of pints.
Net Volume
The Net Volume value represents the Gross Volume value with a AGA 7 or
Logix compensation applied. This value is calculated at an application’s base
(i.e. standard) operating conditions.

Gross Rate
Use Gross Rate to convert total counts to rate units. The module employs a
user-defined K-factor in the conversion. The K-factor is a divisor, and the time
interval is divided by this number, as shown below.
Total Counts in Meter Sample
Gross Rate = x Meter Factor
K-factor
 If the input frequency is below 100Hz, the K-factor used is always 10.0
for frequencies interpolated between 0-100Hz.
 If the input frequency is between 100Hz and 200Hz, the K-factor is

interpolated as follows:
(71.0 - 25.0)
K-factor = (fin - 100.0) x x 25.0
(200.0 - 100.0)
 If the input frequency is between 200Hz and 300Hz, the K-factor is

(111.0 - 71.0)
K-factor = (fin - 200.0) x x 71.0
(300.0 - 200.0)
 If the input frequency is greater than 300Hz, the K-factor used

is always 100.0. There is no K-factor calculation over 300Hz.
To use Gross Rate, you must set the K-factor values in Module Tags, as shown
below.
Name Style Data type Value Change during

operation
C.Operations[0].kFactStruct.kFactorForChan[0] Float REAL 25.0(1) Yes
C.Operations[0].kFactStruct.kFactorForChan[1] Float REAL 25.0(1) Yes
C.Operations[0].kFactStruct.kFactorForChan[2] Float REAL 71.0 Yes
C.Operations[0].kFactStruct.kFactorForChan[4]- Float REAL 0 Yes
C.Operations[0].kFactStruct.kFactorForChan[12]
C.Operations[0].kFactStruct.FreqAtKFactor[0] Float REAL 0.0 Yes
C.Operations[0].kFactStruct.FreqAtKFactor[4]- Float REAL 0 Yes
C.Operations[0].kFactStruct.FreqAtKFactor[12]
(1) To avoid discontinuity when interpolating Gross Rate, make sure the values in C.Operations[0].kFactStruct.kFactorForChan[0] and C.Operations[0].kFactStruct.kFactorForChan[1] match.

IMPORTANT For more information on setting values in the Module

Tags, see Configuring the Configurable Flowmeter Module
5 on page 77.
Net Rate
Use Net Rate in a fashion similar to Gross Rate. The key difference between
Gross Rate and Net Rate is that Net Volume also uses a user-defined
compensation factor (i.e. AGA 7 or Logix compensation) to convert net
counts to net rate units.
Prover Status
Prover Status notifies you of the following prover states:
 Prover not active

 Prover waiting for 1st start
 Prover waiting for 1st stop
 Prover waiting for 2nd start
 Prover waiting for 2nd stop
 Prover complete
Alarms with the Prover Function
The CFM module offers the following alarms when operating with the Prover
function:
 Overflow Alarm
 Overrange Alarm
 Overspeed Alarm
 Acceleration Alarm
remains on until you reset the alarm. (Toggle the alarm enable bit to reset the
alarm.)
Sample Configuration for Totalizer Mode Prover Function
To see a sample configuration for a 1756-CFM module using totalizer mode

prover function, including the use of all the features mentioned in the previous
section, see page 101.

Using the Totalizer The Totalizer Mode Filler function performs the basic operations of a fill
application, including the following basic steps:
Mode Filler Function
 Set a target fill volume
 Start filling
 Stop filling when the target volume is reached
Within the basic operations mentioned above, the Filler function provides
multiple features that can be configured to adjust the fill application for
specific circumstances. Those features are described later in this chapter.
The filler function requires a ladder program transition to start the fill cycle.
Similar to the Prover function, the totalizer is active all the time, but the Filler
function must be first enabled, and started to activate the Fill Total.
This figure shows a 1756-CFM module in a brewery flow monitoring

application while operating in the totalizer mode filler function. The
application shown requires additional ladder logic.
Logix controller 1756-CFM 1756-OF6CI
fermentation tank
pulse output CV
monitor liquid flow and total gallons 42862

Trickle Function for Totalizer Mode
The trickle function is used with the filler function to improve volume
repeatability in a filling application. The trickle function requires two filling
lines and an optional discrete module to activate the trickle valve. Activation of
the valve should be sized for worst case volume at least 100 ms based on
typical program scan = 5 ms and an output module RPI = 25 ms.
For most of the filling process, the full flow state is assigned to one of the
module’s outputs. For more repeatable fills or to prevent overfills, the
pretrigger feature helps make sure that the full flow valve turns off before it
reaches the Fill Transition or Fill Total Target volume.
When the filling application reaches the user-defined Fill Transition point, the
trickle totalizer mode changes the application from the full flow line to the
trickle flow line. This slower line allows the application to finish the filling
process without any waste.
For more information on the Fill Transition feature, see page 57.
The filler function can be used in any of the following conditions:
 Starting with the trickle flow

 Filling with the full flow only
 Restarting the timed trickle flow
 Starting the trickle flow prior to the fill transition
 Restarting full flow while in trickle flow
Using the Trickle feature in previously mentioned conditions requires specific

configuration changes.

Configurable Features Available with the

Totalizer Mode Filler Function
The following configurable features are available with the Totalizer Mode
Filler function:
Module Features Page

PreTrigger 53
Fill Mode 53
Trigger On 53
Tie to Counter 53
Fill Enable 53
Fill Start 54
Fill Hold 54
Fill State 54
Fill Total 55
Total Counts 55
Gross Volume 55
Net Volume 55
Net Rate 57
Fill Total Target 57
Fill Transition 57
Fill Transition Timer 57
Low Frequency Clear
Use Low Frequency Clear to set a minimum frequency level. Any frequencies
detected below this level will not be used in count calculations.
Low Frequency Clear uses two tags to configure channel 0.
 Local:X.C.Ch0LowFreqClear
 Local:X.C.Operations[0].MinDetectableFreq

PreTrigger
PreTrigger works only on the Full Flow state. PreTrigger turns OFF the Full
Flow state when it determines that the Fill Transition or Fill Total Target will
be met before the next update. You must assign a channel to the local module
output for this feature to provide repeatable operation.
Fill Mode
Use Fill Mode to choose volume or time for Trickle mode operation.
Trigger On
Use Trigger On to determine what state triggers output 0 to energize. For

example, you can configure the CFM module to trigger an output when the
prover reaches a particular frequency.
The following events may trigger an output in Filler mode:
 Frequency - Input exceeds a certain frequency (latched).

 Acceleration - Input accelerates at a particular rate (latched).
 Full Flow State - Module is operating in the full flow state.
 Trickle Flow State - Module is operating in trickle state.
Tie to Counter
Choose which output is connected to which channel’s totalizer. There are two
outputs on each module.
Fill Enable
Use Fill Enable to reset the Fill Total value. This feature does not reset the
Gross Volume or Net Volume. You must use the reset for the Totalizer to
reset those values.

Fill Start
Fill Start starts the Fill upon transition from 0 to 1. Reset the Fill Enable to
reset this feature. If any outputs are connected to the channel, they will
transition back to reset and close the valve.
Fill Hold
Use the Fill Hold feature to shutdown the:
 full flow valve
or
 trickle flow valve.
Setting the Fill Hold feature changes the Fill State to 0 and causes the Fill
function to continue even when the Fill Start has been reset.
Fill State
Use Fill State to monitor the current state of the CFM module. The following
fill states are possible:
 Filler not active or In Hold

 Filler Enabled only, waiting for start
 Timed Trickle Flow complete, not filled
 Full Flow Active (or Running)
 Timed Trickle Flow Active
 Full Flow Active
 Trickle Flow Active
 Fill complete (7 in module tags)
TIP Use the Fill States to operate a trickle flow valve connected
to an optional digital output module.

Fill Total
Use Fill Total to determine the current total in an ongoing fill application.
During the fill cycle, use Net Volume to check the Fill Total.
Total Counts
Use Total Counts for the accumulated raw counts the CFM module has
received since its last reset. The total counts may be used for applications that
employ a different methodology to calculate Gross and Net Volumes.
Gross Volume
Use Gross Volume to convert total counts to volumetric units. The module
employs a user-defined K-factor in the conversion. For example, you can
configure the CFM module so that 4 counts = 1 pint. A meter factor is also
available for calibration.
Net Volume
Use Net Volume to apply a user-defined compensation factor (i.e. AGA 7 or

Logix compensation) to the Gross Volume. This feature uses the following
equation:
Net Volume = x Meter Factor x CCF
K-factor
Gross Rate
Use Gross Rate to convert total counts to rate units. The module employs a
user-defined K-factor in the conversion. The K-factor is a divisor, and the time
interval is divided by this number, as shown below.
Gross Rate = x Meter Factor
K-factor
 If the input frequency is below 100Hz, the K-factor used is always 10.0
for frequencies interpolated between 0-100Hz.

 If the input frequency is greater than 100Hz-200Hz, the K-factor is

(71.0 - 25.0)
K-factor = (fin - 100.0) x x 25.0
(200.0 - 100.0)
 If the input frequency is greater than 200Hz-300Hz, the K-factor is

(111.0 - 71.0)
K-factor = (fin - 200.0) x x 71.0
(300.0 - 200.0)
 If the input frequency is greater than 300Hz, the K-factor used

is always 100.0. There is no K-factor calculation over 100Hz.
To use Gross Rate, you must set the K-factor values in Module Tags, as shown
below.
Name Style Data type Value Change during

operation
C.Operations[0].kFactStruct.kFactorForChan[4]- Float REAL 0 Yes
C.Operations[0].kFactStruct.kFactorForChan[12]
C.Operations[0].kFactStruct.FreqAtKFactor[4]- Float REAL 0 Yes
C.Operations[0].kFactStruct.FreqAtKFactor[12]
1
To avoid discontinuity when interpolating Gross Rate, make sure the values in C.Operations[0].kFactStruct.kFactorForChan[0] and C.Operations[0].kFactStruct.kFactorForChan[1] match.
IMPORTANT For more information on setting values in the Module

Tags, see Configuring the Configurable Flowmeter Module
5 on page 77.

Net Rate
Use Net Rate to convert Net Volume to a rate using the

following equation:
Net Volume = x Meter Factor x CCF
K-factor x Sample Interval
Fill Total Target
Fill Total Target is the user-defined final volume (in engineering units) for a
total fill.
Fill Transition
Fill Transition is the user-defined Net Volume value to switch from full flow
to trickle flow.
Fill Transition Timer
After the transition from full flow to trickle flow, the Fill Transition Timer
value determines how long the trickle will last (i.e. this feature sets the time
that the trickle valve is open or ON).
Alarms with the Filler Function
The CFM module offers the following alarms when operating the
Filler function:
 Overflow Alarm - TotalCounts > RollOver Value

 Overrange Alarm - FreqPeriod > 100kHz
 Overspeed Alarm - Speed > Highest Allowed Frequency
 Acceleration Alarm - Acceleration > Acceleration Alarm Value
remains on until you reset the alarm. (Toggle the alarm enable bit to reset the
alarm.)
Sample Configuration for Totalizer Mode Filler Function
To see a sample configuration for a 1756-CFM module using totalizer mode

filler function, including the use of all the features mentioned in the previous
section, see page 108.

Configurable Output Firmware revision 2.4 enables you to configure the 1756-CFM module outputs
to turn on or off at specified frequency counts.
Behaviors
Three types of behaviors, listed in the Frequency Values and Resulting
Behaviors table, can be configured with the use of firmware revision 2.4. Use
this table as a reference when determining on/off frequency values later in the
configuration procedure.
Table 5 - On/Off Frequency Behaviors

Frequency Value Behavior
FreqOn = 0.0 Typical behavior when firmware revision 1.x is used. If the
FreqOff = 0.0 C.OutputSetup[X].TriggerOn value is 1, a frequency count
corresponding to the TriggerOn frequency activates the
Ch[X]Overspeed Alarm, which latches and requires additional
programming to unlatch.
FreqOff greater The specified channel turns off when the frequency count is at or
than FreqOn above the specified FreqOff value. The specified channel turns on
when the frequency count is at or above the FreqOn value. For
example:
FreqOff = 60
FreqOn = 20
= On
60
Frequency
20
Time
FreqOn greater The specified channel turns on when the frequency count is at or
than FreqOff above the specified FreqOn value. The specified channel turns off
when the frequency count is at or below the specified FreqOff value.
For example:
FreqOn = 60
FreqOff = 20
= On
60
Frequency
20
Time

How To Enable Output Behavior Configuration
To enable output behavior configuration for a 1756-CFM module with

firmware revision 2.4, select one of these options.
 If you are using RSLogix 5000 software version 16 or earlier, see

Appendix E on page 147.
 If you are using RSLogix 5000 software version 17 or later, add a new
module to your I/O Configuration folder and complete the following
steps.
1. On the Select Module screen, select the 1756-CFM module and click
OK.
The Select Major Revision window opens.
2. Verify that Major Revision 2 is chosen and click OK.
The New Module dialog box opens with Major Revision 2 chosen.
Output Behavior configuration is enabled.

Notes:

Chapter 4
Installing the Configurable

Flowmeter Module
What this Chapter Contains This chapter describes how to install the ControlLogix Configurable
Flowmeter module.
For information on See page

Power Requirements 63
Installing the Module 64
Keying the Removable Terminal Block/Interface Module 65
Wiring the Removable Terminal Block 66
Wiring the Module 69
Assembling the Removable Terminal Block and Housing 73
Installing the Removable Terminal Block on the Module 73
Removing the Removable Terminal Block from the Module 74
Removing the Module 76
Environment and Enclosure

ATTENTION
This equipment is intended for use in a Pollution Degree 2 industrial environment, in overvoltage
!
Category II applications (as defined in IEC 60664-1), at altitudes up to 2000 m (6562 ft) without
derating.
This equipment is considered Group 1, Class A industrial equipment according to IEC/CISPR 11.
Without appropriate precautions, there may be difficulties with electromagnetic compatibility in
residential and other environments due to conducted and radiated disturbances.
This equipment is supplied as open-type equipment. It must be mounted within an enclosure that is
suitably designed for those specific environmental conditions that will be present and appropriately
designed to prevent personal injury resulting from accessibility to live parts. The enclosure must have
suitable flame-retardant properties to prevent or minimize the spread of flame, complying with a
flame spread rating of 5VA, V2, V1, V0 (or equivalent) if nonmetallic. The interior of the enclosure
must be accessible only by the use of a tool. Subsequent sections of this publication may contain
additional information regarding specific enclosure type ratings that are required to comply with
certain product safety certifications.
In addition to this publication, see the following:
 Industrial Automation Wiring and Grounding Guidelines, publication 1770-4.1, for additional
installation requirements
 NEMA Standard 250 and IEC 60529, as applicable, for explanations of the degrees of protection
provided by enclosures

62 Installing the Configurable Flowmeter Module
North American Hazardous Location Approval
The following information applies when operating this Informations sur l’utilisation de cet equipement en
equipment in hazardous locations. environnements dangereux.
Products marked "CL I, DIV 2, GP A, B, C, D" are suitable for use in Les produits marques "CL I, DIV 2, GP A, B, C, D" ne conviennent
Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D, Hazardous Locations and qu'a une utilisation en environnements de Classe I Division 2
nonhazardous locations only. Each product is supplied with Groupes A, B, C, D dangereux et non dangereux. Chaque produit est
markings on the rating nameplate indicating the hazardous location livre avec des marquages sur sa plaque d'identification qui
temperature code. When combining products within a system, the indiquent le code de temperature pour les environnements
most adverse temperature code (lowest "T" number) may be used to dangereux. Lorsque plusieurs produits sont combines dans un
help determine the overall temperature code of the system. systeme, le code de temperature le plus defavorable (code de
Combinations of equipment in your system are subject to temperature le plus faible) peut etre utilise pour determiner le code
investigation by the local Authority Having Jurisdiction at the time de temperature global du systeme. Les combinaisons
of installation. d'equipements dans le systeme sont sujettes a inspection par les
autorites locales qualifiees au moment de l'installation.
EXPLOSION HAZARD - AVERTISSEMENT RISQUE D’EXPLOSION –
WARNING  Do not disconnect equipment unless power  Couper le courant ou s'assurer que
has been removed or the area is known to l'environnement est classe non dangereux
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be nonhazardous. avant de debrancher l'equipement.
 Do not disconnect connections to this  Couper le courant ou s'assurer que
equipment unless power has been l'environnement est classe non dangereux
removed or the area is known to be avant de debrancher les connecteurs. Fixer
nonhazardous. Secure any external tous les connecteurs externes relies a cet
connections that mate to this equipment by equipement a l'aide de vis, loquets
using screws, sliding latches, threaded coulissants, connecteurs filetes ou autres
connectors, or other means provided with moyens fournis avec ce produit.
this product.  La substitution de composants peut rendre cet
 Substitution of components may impair equipement inadapte a une utilisation en
suitability for Class I, Division 2. environnement de Classe I, Division 2.
 If this product contains batteries, they  S'assurer que l'environnement est classe
must only be changed in an area known to non dangereux avant de changer les piles.
be nonhazardous.
Prevent Electrostatic Discharge

ATTENTION
This equipment is sensitive to electrostatic discharge, which
!
can cause internal damage and affect normal operation.
Follow these guidelines when you handle this equipment:
 Touch a grounded object to discharge potential static.
 Wear an approved grounding wriststrap.
 Do not touch connectors or pins on component
boards.
 Do not touch circuit components inside the equipment.
 Use a static-safe workstation, if available.
 Store the equipment in appropriate static-safe
packaging when not in use.

Installing the Configurable Flowmeter Module 63
The ControlLogix system has been agency certified using

ATTENTION
only the ControlLogix RTBs (catalog numbers
1756-TBNH and 1756-TBSH). Any application that
! requires agency certification of the ControlLogix system

using other wiring termination methods may require
application specific approval by the certifying agency.
Power Requirements This module receives power from the 1756 chassis power supply and requires
2 sources of power from the backplane:
 300mA at 5.1V DC
 16mA at 24V DC
Add this current/power value (1.7W) to the requirements of all other modules
in the chassis to prevent overloading the power supply.

Installing the Module You can install or remove the module while chassis power is applied.
When you insert or remove the module while backplane

WARNING
power is on, an electrical arc can occur. This could cause an
explosion in hazardous location installations.
! Be sure that power is removed or the area is nonhazardous

before proceeding. Repeated electrical arcing causes
excessive wear to contacts on both the module and its
mating connector. Worn contacts may create electrical
resistance that can affect module operation.
When you connect or disconnect the Removable Terminal

WARNING
Block (RTB) with field side power applied, an electrical arc
can occur. This could cause an explosion in hazardous
! location installations.
Be sure that power is removed or the area is nonhazardous
before proceeding.
1. Align the circuit board with the top and bottoms chassis guides.
Printed
Circuit
Board
20861–M

2. Slide the module into the chassis until the module locking tabs click.
Locking tab
20862–M
Keying the Removable Wedge-shaped keying tabs and U-shaped keying bands came with your RTB to
prevent connecting the wrong wires to your module.
Terminal Block/Interface
Module Key positions on the module that correspond to unkeyed positions on the
RTB. For example, if you key the first position on the module, leave the first
position on the RTB unkeyed.
Key the Module

1. Insert the U-shaped band as shown in this figure.
U-shaped
bands
20850–M
2. Push the band until it snaps in place.

Key the RTB/IFM
1. Insert the wedge-shaped tab with the rounded edge first, as shown in
this figure.
Wedge-shaped tab
20851–M
2. Push the tab until it stops.

Reposition the tabs to rekey future module applications.
Wiring the Removable Wire the RTB with a 8mm (5/16 in.) maximum flat-bladed screwdriver before
installing it onto the module.
Terminal Block
Shielded cable is required with this module. We recommend using Belden 8761
cable to wire the module. The RTB terminations can accommodate
10.33…2.1 mm² (22…14 AWG) shielded wire.
WARNING If you connect or disconnect wiring while the field-side

!
explosion in hazardous location installations. Be sure that
power is removed or the area is nonhazardous before
proceeding.

Connect Grounded End of the Cable
1. Ground the drain wire, as shown in this figure.
IMPORTANT We recommend grounding the drain wire at the field-side. If

you cannot ground at the field-side, ground at an earth
ground on the chassis as shown.
A. Remove a length B. Pull the foil shield C. Twist the foil shield D. Attach a ground
of cable jacket and bare drain and drain wire lug and apply heat
from the wire from the together to form a shrink tubing to
connecting cable. insulated wire. single strand. the exit area.
20104-M
E. Connect the drain wire to

a chassis mounting tab.
Use any chassis

mounting tab that is
designated as a
functional signal ground.
4M or 5M (#10 or
#12) star washer
Chassis mounting tab
4M or 5M (#10 or #12)
Drain wire with ground lug
phillips screw and star
washer (or SEM screw) 20918-M
2. Connect the insulated wires to the field-side.
Connect Ungrounded End of the Cable
1. Cut the foil shield and drain wire back to the cable casing and apply
shrink wrap.
2. Connect the insulated wires to the RTB as shown in the

next section.

Connect Wires to the RTBs
There are two types of RTBs available for use with the
1756-CFM module:
 1756-TBSH Spring Clamp RTB

 1756-TBNH NEMA Screw RTB
1756-TBSH Spring Clamp RTB
1. Strip 11mm (7/16 in.) maximum length of wire.
2. Insert the screwdriver into the inner hole of the RTB, as shown in this
figure.
Screwdriver
Wire
20863–M
3. Insert the wire into the open terminal and remove

the screwdriver.

1756-TBNH NEMA Screw RTB
1. Strip 8mm (5/16 in.) maximum length of wire.
2. Turn the terminal screw counterclockwise.

Figure 5.1
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3. Wrap wire around the terminal.
4. Turn the terminal screw clockwise until it tightens on the wire.
Wiring the Module You can only connect wiring to your module through an RTB or IFM. In this
chapter, we show how to wire the 1756-CFM for three applications.
 Standard Flowmeter Wiring Example

 Standard Prover/Detector Wiring Example
 Standard Output Wiring Example

Standard Flowmeter Wiring Example
Z0 12-24V DC 2 1 Z1 12-24V DC
Z0 5V DC 4 3 Z1 5V DC
Z0 Return 6 5 Z1 RET
Flowmeter + F0 8 7 F1
Device – F0 Return 10 9 F1 Return
Not used 12 11 Not used

Shield ground
Output 0 16 15 Output 1
Customer VCC 18 17 Customer Common
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NOTES: 1. This wiring diagram can be used in applications with 50mV (magnetic pickup), 1.3V
(TTL) or 4V (preamp level) thresholds. You must use the RSLogix 5000 software to
choose the appropriate threshold level for your specific application.
2. If separate power sources are used, do not exceed the specified isolation voltage.

Standard Prover/Detector Wiring Example
Detector #1 Detector #2
+
12-24V DC Z0 12-24V DC 2 1 Z1 12-24V DC
–
Z0 5V DC 4 3 Z1 5V DC
Shield ground Z0 Return 6 5

Z1 RET
7
Flowmeter + F0 8 F1
Device – F0 Return 10 9 F1 Return
Shield ground Not used 12 11 Not used
16 15
Output 0 Output 1
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NOTE: 1. Detectors #1 and #2 must be wired in parallel.

2. Customer VCC may be used to power detectors. In this case, though,
the maximum current on the wiring arm must be less than 4A.
3. The wiring example above shows a 12-24V DC standard prover
connected to the module. If you use a 5V DC standard prover, make sure
the positive wire is connected to the 5V terminal (e.g. Z0 5V DC).
4. If separate power sources are used, do not exceed the specified
isolation voltage.

Standard Output Wiring Example
Z0 12-24V DC 2 1 Z1 12-24V DC
Z0 5V DC 4 3 Z1 5V DC
Z0 Return 6 5 Z1 RET
F0 8 7 F1
F0 Return 10 9 F1 Return
Output 0 16 15 Output 1
Customer VCC 18 17
Customer Common
+ +
20 19
Customer VCC Customer Common
Load Load
– –
+
–
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NOTE: If separate power sources are used, do not exceed the specified isolation voltage.
After completing field-side wiring, secure the wires in the strain relief area with
a cable-tie.

Assembling the Removable 1. Align the grooves at the bottom of the housing with the side edges of
the RTB.
Terminal Block and
Housing
Groove
Side edge of the RTB
Groove Strain relief area
Side edge of the RTB

20852-M
2. Slide the RTB into the housing until it snaps into place.
Installing the Removable When you connect or disconnect the Removable Terminal
WARNING
Terminal Block on Block (RTB) with field side power applied, an electrical arc
!
the Module location installations.
before proceeding.
Before installing the RTB, make certain:
 field-side wiring of the RTB has been completed.

 the RTB housing is snapped into place on the RTB.
 the RTB housing door is closed.
 the locking tab at the top of the module is unlocked.

1. Align the side, top and bottom RTB guides with the side, top and
bottom module guides.
Module top guide
RTB side guides
20853–M
2. Press quickly and evenly to seat the RTB on the module until the latches
snap into place.
3. Slide the locking tab down to lock the RTB onto the module.
Locking tab
20854–M
Removing the Removable When you connect or disconnect the Removable Terminal
WARNING
Terminal Block from the Block (RTB) with field side power applied, an electrical arc
!
Module location installations.
before proceeding.
Before removing the module, you must remove the RTB.

1. Unlock the locking tab at the top of the module.
42517
2. Open the RTB door and pull the RTB off the module, as shown in
Figure 5.2.
Figure 5.2
20855–M

Removing the Module When you insert or remove the module while backplane
WARNING
explosion in hazardous location installations.
! Be sure that power is removed or the area is nonhazardous

before proceeding. Repeated electrical arcing causes
excessive wear to contacts on both the module and its
mating connector. Worn contacts may create electrical
resistance that can affect module operation.
1. Push in the locking tabs.
20856–M
2. Pull the module out of the chassis.
20857–M

Chapter 5
Configuring the Configurable

Flowmeter Module
What this Chapter Contains This chapter describes how to configure the ControlLogix Configurable
Flowmeter module using the RSLogix 5000 software.
Topic Page
Using this Chapter 78
Overview of the Configuration Process 78
Creating a New Module 80
Using the Default Configuration 83
Altering the Default Configuration 84
Accessing the Tags 85
Changing Configuration Information at the Tags 86
Downloading Configuration Data 87
Changing Configuration During CFM Module Operation 88
Using Message Instructions 89
Creating a New Tag 90
Configuring CFM Modules in a Remote Chassis 95
Sample Configuration for High Resolution Frequency Mode 97
Sample Configuration for Totalizer Mode Prover Function 101
Sample Configuration for Totalizer Mode Filler Function 108
You must configure your module upon installation. It will not work with the
ladder program until it has been configured.

78 Configuring the Configurable Flowmeter Module
Using this Chapter This chapter is broken into two sections:
 Overview of the Configuration Process - Includes a detailed explanation

of how to perform each task mentioned in the overview
 Examples of how to configure your CFM module for any of the

following operational modes:
– High resolution frequency mode

– Totalizer mode using the prover function
– Totalizer mode using the filler function
This chapter is intended to teach you how to configure the CFM module for
basic operation in each of the modes mentioned above. You should be able to
use the building blocks learned in this chapter to write more detailed
configuration for your CFM module in your specific application.
IMPORTANT The examples offered in this chapter only list the tags that
need to be changed for specific operational modes. For a
complete listing of configuration, input and output tags, see
Appendix B.
Overview of the When you create a CFM module, module-defined data structures and tags are
created in RSLogix 5000 software. The information contained in these
Configuration Process structures determines your CFM module’s behavior.
The owner-controller sends configuration information to the CFM module in

one of the following ways:
 RSLogix 5000 project goes online - Typically, this is the method in

which initial configuration is sent. When the project goes online, a
program is downloaded to the controller, and connections are made to
all devices that controller owns, including any CFM modules. When a
connection is established, the configuration for that particular module is
transferred.
 Message instructions - Typically, this method is used after module

operation has begun and additional configuration changes are necessary.
IMPORTANT This chapter assumes you have created a Logix controller in

a RSLogix 5000 project.

Configuring the Configurable Flowmeter Module 79
Figure 5 - Overview of the Configuration Process
New Module
See page 80 1.Select a module
from the list
2.Choose a Major
Revision
Naming Screen
See page 81 Name
Description
Slot number
Comm. format
To Alter Default Configuration
Minor revision
To Use Default Configuration
RPI Screen
See page 84 Set RPI
Inhibit module
Change configuration
before module
operation begins
See page 84 FINISH FINISH See page 83
Change
See page 85 Configuration
via the Tag
Editor
See page 87 Go online to download

new configuration
Change configuration
See page 85
Change configuration via the Tag Editor
after module operation
has begun
See page 89 Send new configuration
via message instruction
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Creating a New Module After you have started the RSLogix 5000 software and created a controller, you
must create a new CFM module. The wizard allows you to create a new
module and set communications options.
IMPORTANT You must be offline when you create a new module.
1. Go offline.
If you are not offline, use this

pull-down menu to go offline
2. Select a CFM module.
A. Select I/O Configuration.
B. Click on the right mouse button

to display the menu.

A screen appears with a list of possible new modules for your application.
Make sure the

Major Revision
A. Select a 1756-CFM module number matches
the label on the
side of your module
B. Click here
The new module creation wizard appears.
A. Type a name (optional).

B. Type a description (optional).
C. Choose a Communications
Format. For a detailed E. Choose an Electronic
description of this field see Keying method. For a
page 82. detailed explanation
D. Make sure the
Minor Revision of this field, go to
number matches page 27.
the label on the
side of your module
If you want to adjust If you want to use
the communications default configuration,
options, click here click here and you are
Go to page 84. finished configuring
your module
Go to page 83.

Communications Format
The communications format determines what type of data is transferred

between the CFM module and its owner-controller. This feature also defines
the connection between the controller writing the configuration and the
module itself.
The following communications formats are available for your CFM module:
 Data - Use this format for a controller that you want to own the CFM
module and control its configuration data.
Only one controller can use the Data communications format when
connecting to a CFM module.
 Listen-only Data - Use this format for any controller that you want to
listen to the CFM module but not own it.
Multiple controllers can use the Listen-only Data communications

format when connecting to the CFM module. These controllers do not
own the CFM module’s configuration and lose their connection to the
module if the owner-controller loses
TIP When you select a Listen-only Communications Format,

only the General and Connection tabs appear when you
view a module’s properties in RSLogix 5000 software.
The screen below shows the choices available.
IMPORTANT Once the module is created, the communications format

cannot be changed. The module must be deleted and
recreated.

Electronic Keying
When you create a new CFM module, you can choose how specific the keying
must be when a module is inserted into the CFM module’s slot in the chassis.
The screen below shows the choices available.
For more information, see Electronic Keying on page 27.
Using the Default If you want to use the default configuration, click on Finish as shown below.
See page 87 to download the default configuration information and begin
Configuration module operation.
Click here and you will accept the CFM

module’s default configuration. Go to page 83
to learn how to download configuration.

Altering the Default If you want to alter or view the default configuration, click on Next. On the
next wizard screen, you can change the CFM module’s configuration as shown
Configuration below.
Adjust the Requested Packet Interval here.

Inhibit the connection to the module here
If you want a Major Fault on the
Controller to occur if there is connection
This Fault box is empty when you
failure with the I/O module, click here
are offline. If a fault occurs while
the module is online, the type of
IMPORTANT: Minimum RPI values:
fault will be displayed here
 50 ms for one channel in totalizer mode
 100 ms for two channels in totalizer mode
 5 ms for one channel in high resolution
frequency mode
 10 ms for two channels in high resolution
frequency mode Click here to finish this portion of configuration
and move to the Tag Editor, see page 85.
 55 ms for one channel in each mode
After you are finished with the screen above, you must access the module tags,
via the Tag Editor, to make additional configuration changes, see page 85.
IMPORTANT Two additional wizard screens appear during initial module

configuration. The screens are used during online
application monitoring but are shown below to give you an
accurate description of the screens that appear during initial
configuration.

Accessing the Tags When you access tags to change configuration or monitor the I/O data
exchange, you have two options:
 Monitor tags - This option allows you to view tags and change their
values.
 Edit tags - This option allows you to add or delete tags but not to
change their values.
1. Access the tags.
A. Select Controller Tags
B. Right-click to display the menu
C. Select Monitor Tags
2. View tags here.
Click on the tag name of the

data structure you want to see
Configuration information is listed

for each channel on the module.

Changing Configuration Some configurable features are changed on a module-wide basis and some on
a point-by-point basis.
Information at the Tags
Configurable Features
There are two ways to change the configuration:
 Use a pull-down menu.
 Highlight the value of a particular feature for a particular point and type
a new value.
Pull-down Menu
A. Click on the far left side of the

Value column and a pull-down
menu appears.
B. Highlight the point that needs to be

changed and type a valid new value.
Highlight Value
A. Highlight the value of the

feature you want to change.
B. Type in the valid new value.

Downloading After you have changed the configuration data for an CFM module, the
change does not actually take affect until you download the new program
Configuration Data which contains that information. This downloads the entire program to the
controller overwriting any existing programs.
1. Download the configuration data.
A. Click on the triangle to

see the pull-down menu.
B. Click on Download.
RSLogix 5000 software verifies the download process with this

pop-up screen.
Click here to download new data
This completes the download process.

Changing Configuration After the CFM module has begun operation, you can only change
configuration by using ladder logic and message instructions.
During CFM Module
Operation Follow these steps to change CFM module configuration during operation:
1. Access the CFM data structures through the tag monitor to make
specific configuration changes, see page 85.
2. Use ladder logic and a configuration message instruction to send the

configuration changes to the CFM module, see below through page 94.
Using Ladder Logic
You must use ladder logic to perform the following operations on your CFM
module:
 change configuration
 perform run time services
Ladder logic uses message instructions to exchange data between the

controller and CFM module. You can access the ladder logic by
double-clicking on the Main Routine portion of the MainProgram.
Double-click here to
enter the Main Routine

Using Message Ladder logic uses message instructions to change the CFM module
configuration during module operation.
Instructions
Message instructions maintain the following characteristics:
 messages use unscheduled portions of system communications

bandwidth
 one service is performed per instruction
 performing module services does not impede module functionality, such

as counting incoming pulses
Processing Real-Time Control and Module Services
Because message instructions use unscheduled portions of systems

communications bandwidth, the services requested of an CFM module are not
guaranteed to occur within a specific time period. Although the module
response typically occurs in less than a second, there is no specific time
interval that reflects this response.
One Service Performed Per Instruction
Message instructions only cause a module service to be performed once per

execution. For example, if a message instruction sends new configuration data
to the CFM module, the message instruction must be reexecuted to update
send the configuration data in the future.

Creating a New Tag Ladder logic is written in the Main Routine section of RSLogix 5000 software.
1. Access the Main Routine.
Double-click here to
enter the Main Routine
2. Add a message instruction to Rung 0.
A. Right-click on the rung to see

the pull-down menu.
B. Click on Add Ladder Element.
3. Choose a Message element from the Choose Ladder

Element screen.
B. Click here.
A. Choose the Message element.

4. Create a tag for the message instruction.
A. Right-click on the question

mark (?) to see the
pull-down menu.
B. Click on New Tag.
Fill in the following information when the New Tag pop-up

screen appears:
IMPORTANT We suggest you name the tag to indicate what module

service is sent by the message instruction. For example, the
message instruction below is used to write configuration.
Name the tag here.

Enter an optional description here.
Choose the Base Tag Type here.
Choose the Message Data Type here.

Choose the Controller Scope here.
IMPORTANT: Message tags can only

be created with the Controller Scope.

Enter Message Configuration
After creating a new tag, you must enter message configuration.
Click here to see the message

configuration pop-up screens
Enter message configuration on the following screens:

 Configuration Pop-Up Screen
 Communications Pop-Up Screen
 Tag Pop-Up Screen
A description of the purpose and set-up of each screen follows.
Configuration Pop-Up Screen

This screen provides information on what module service to perform and
where to perform it.
For example, the screen below shows the information needed to send a
configuration message (module service) to a 1756-CFM module (where to
perform service).
Message Type is CIP Generic

Service Code is 4c Source is Local:1:C
Class Name is 4 Num. Of Elements
Instance Name is 16 is 300
This table contains information that must be entered on the configuration

screen to perform the example CFM module service:
Field Select
Service Code 4c
Class Name 4
Instance Name 16
Source Local:1:C (dependent on module location)
Number of Elements 300
Destination N/A

Communications Pop-Up Screen
This pop-up screen provides information on the path of the message

instruction. For example, the slot number of a 1756-CFM module
distinguishes exactly which module a message is designated for.
Use the Browse

button to choose
the CFM module
that you want to
send configuration
changes to.

Tag Pop-Up Screen
This screen provides an opportunity to change some characteristics of the

newly created tag. Access this screen to change a tag’s:
 Name
 Description
 Style
 Number of consumers
IMPORTANT You must add a second Apply rung to the ladder logic to
send configuration to the CFM module.

Configuring CFM Modules ControlLogix ControlNet Interface modules (1756-CNB or 1756-CNBR) are
required to communicate with CFM modules in a remote chassis.
in a Remote Chassis
You must configure the communications module in the local chassis and the
remote chassis before adding new I/O modules to the program.
1. Create a 1756-CNB or 1756-CNBR module in the local chassis.
A. Select I/O Configuration.
B. Click on the right mouse

button to display the menu.
C. Select New Module
2. Choose a 1756-CNB or 1756-CNBR module on the Select Module Type

screen.
3. Configure the 1756-CNB or 1756-CNBR module.
For more information on the ControlLogix ControlNet Interface

modules, see the ControlLogix ControlNet Interface User Manual,
publication 1756-6.5.3.

4. Create a 1756-CNB or 1756-CNBR module for the remote chassis.
A. Select the local communications module. Notice that the remote

1756-CNB module is added to
B. Click on the right mouse button and select the Controller Organizer through
New Module. the local 1756-CNB module.
5. Choose a 1756-CNB or 1756-CNBR module on the Select Module Type

screen.
6. Configure the remote 1756-CNB or 1756-CNBR module.

7. Add remote CFM modules to your configuration through the remote
1756-CNB or 1756-CNBR module.
A. Select the remote communications module.
B. Click on the right mouse button and select

New Module.
8. Configure remote CFM modules using the same procedures detailed

earlier in this chapter to configure local CFM modules.
IMPORTANT You must run RSNetWorx for ControlNet software for the
owner-controller to establish connections, and
send configuration information, with the remote
CFM module.

Sample Configuration for High resolution frequency mode provides speed control of machinery such as
turbines where shutdown on acceleration or speed is required independent of
High Resolution the owner-controller. Speed is calculated without the K-factor but includes the
Frequency Mode meter factor and CCF for special calculations.
When using this mode, you may calculate resolution by using the following
equation to calculate resolution.
Where:
Fin (250 x 10-9)
Resolution =  Fin is the input frequency
Tsample  Tsample is the sample time period
Table 6 - Sample Resolutions
Fin Tsample Resolution

60Hz 0.033 seconds 0.00045Hz
5000Hz 0.020 seconds 0.0625Hz
50,000Hz 0.050 seconds 0.25Hz
The values listed in Table 6 are listed for example purposes. Specific values will
change according to your application.
This section offers a sample configuration to configure your CFM module for
high resolution frequency mode. In this configuration, channel 0 is configured
and channel 1 is left unused.For a detailed explanation of the features available
in this mode, see page 36.

Follow the steps below to configure your CFM module for high resolution
frequency mode.
1. Create a new module, see page 80.
2. Set all communications options, including:

 name
 communication format
 slot number
 minor revision
 electronic keying
 RPI - For this application, the minimum RPI = 5 ms
See pages 81 to 84.
3. Access the module tags via the Tag Editor, see page 85.
4. Change only the tags listed in Table 7. You can ignore all other tags;
they do not affect high resolution frequency mode
Table 7 - Tag Changes Required for High Resolution Frequency Mode
Name Style Data type Definition Enter this

Value
C.Ch0LowFreqClear Decimal BOOL Enables the minimum detectable frequency level for 1
Channel 0.
Set the bit to 1 to enable it
C.Operations[0].OperationalMode Decimal SINT Sets the module’s operational mode. 3
0 = OFF
1 = Totalizer Mode
2 = Non-Resettable Totalizer Mode
3 = High Resolution Frequency Mode
0 = OFF
1 = Totalizer Mode
C.Operations[0].AccelCalculation Decimal SINT Number of past samples to use to calculate an 50
acceleration value.
Sample range is 0 to 255.
C.Operations[0].MeterFactor Float REAL Calibration Adjust for metering reading applied after 0
K-factor correction. Typically, this factor is between
0.8 and 1.2 but the module restricts the value>0.
C.Operations[0].FilterResolution Float REAL Sets resolution of the Speed calculation based on the 0.00001
raw counts
0 = default of 0.00001
0.00001 = resolution of + 1 count of 100,000 raw
counts.


Value
C.Operations[0].SampleTime Float REAL Sets time for a sample to be taken. 0.033
(2.0 second maximum sample time for high resolution
frequency mode and 5.0 second maximum sample
time for totalizer mode)
C.Operations[0].HighestAllowedFreq Float REAL User-defined value between MinDetectableFreq and 3700
120,000
When the frequency reaches this level, it sets the
Overspeed alarm limit
C.Operations[0].AccelAlarmValue Float REAL Sets Acceleration alarm limit 100
-Maximum acceleration (cycles per second2)
<AccelAlarmValue< +Maximum acceleration (cycles
per second2)
C.OutputSetup[0].TriggerOn Decimal SINT Sets when output 0 energizes 0
0 = No Action
1 = Frequency
2 = Acceleration
3 = Full Flow State (N/A in this mode)
4 = Trickle Flow State (N/A in this mode)
5 = Prover Run State (N/A in this mode)
6 = Prover Range State (N/A in this mode)
C.OutputSetup[0].TieToCounter Ties a channel to output 0 0
0 = No connection
1 = Connect Channel0 to Output0
2 = Connect Channel1 to Ouput0
O.Total[0].CombinedCorrectionFactor Float REAL 0 = Default value of 1.0 60
Use this value to convert from Hz to RPMs. Results
are displayed in Frequency Average only
O.Total[0].Overrange Decimal BOOL Enables the Overrange alarm on output connected to 0
channel 1. When the Frequency Average exceeds
100KHz, this alarm is set.
0 = No Alarm
1 = Alarm Enabled


Value
O.Total[0].Overspeed Decimal BOOL Enables the Overspeed alarm on output connected to 1
channel 0. When the Speed exceeds the Highest
Allowed Frequency value, this alarm is set.
0 = No Alarm
1 = Alarm Enabled
O.Total[0].Acceleration Decimal BOOL Enables the Acceleration alarm on output connected 1
to channel 0. When the absolute acceleration
exceeds the Acceleration Alarm value, this alarm is
set.
0 = No Alarm
1 = Alarm Enabled
I.Status[0].FreqAverage Float REAL Displays frequency averaged over the Meter samples
on channel 0
I.Status[0].Acceleration Float REAL Displays acceleration on channel 0 as calculated by
using AccelCalculation samples
I.Ch0OverrangeAlarm Decimal BOOL Displays whether overrange alarm was set on
channel 0
0 = alarm was not set
1 = alarm was set
I.Ch1AccelerationAlarm Decimal BOOL Displays whether acceleration alarm was set on
channel 0
1 = alarm was set
I.Ch1OverspeedAlarm Decimal BOOL Displays whether overspeed alarm was set on
channel 0
1 = alarm was set
5. Use ladder logic and a message instructions to send the new

configuration to your CFM module, see page 89.

Sample Configuration for In the Totalizer Mode Prover function, the CFM module interfaces to a prover
Totalizer Mode module then scales pulse count to engineering units. The CFM module also
Prover Function calculates frequency over a user-defined time period.
When using totalizer mode (with prover or fill function), you may apply a
K-factor as a function of frequency, as shown below.
600
K-Factor 550
0 100 150
Frequency
totalizer mode prover function. In this configuration, channel 0 is configured
and channel 1 is left unused. For a detailed explanation of the features available
Follow the steps below to configure your CFM module for totalizer mode
prover function.

 name
 slot number
 minor revision
See pages 81 to 84.

4. Change only the tags listed in Table 8. Ignore all other tags; they do not
affect totalizer mode prover function.
Table 8 - Tag Changes Required for Totalizer Mode Using Prover Function

Value
C.ProgToFaultEn Decimal BOOL Sets outputs to selected Fault state when 0
the owner-controller is in Program mode.
0 = outputs use Program mode setting
1 = outputs use fault mode settings
C.Operations[0].FilterControl.0 Decimal SINT bit 0 = 1 - apply filter to F0 0
bit 1 = 1 - apply filter to G0
bit 2 = 1 - apply 1second debounce to G0
C.Operations[0].MeterSamples Decimal SINT 50
C.Operations[0].ThresholdControl Decimal SINT Sets flowmeter input threshold control 0
0 = 50mV threshold (magnetic pickup)
1 = 1.3V threshold (TTL)
2 = 4.0V threshold (PreAmp)
C.Operations[0].CalculationType Decimal SINT Sets calculation type 0
0 = Counts/K-factor x MeterFactor correction
x CCF
x AGA 7 compensation or CCF if CCF is not
equal to 0.0
C.Operations[0].AccelCalculation Decimal SINT Number of past samples to use to calculate 50
an acceleration value.
C.Operations[0].MinDetectableFreq Float REAL User-defined value from 0 - 120,000. 5
Sets FreqAverage, FreqPeriod, Speed,
GrossRate, and NetRate reading to 0 when
calculated value is less than value entered.
GrossVolume, and NetVolume do not
increment below this value even though
TotalCounts increments over time.
C.Operations[0].HighestAllowedFreq Float REAL User-defined value between 3700
MinDetectableFreq and 120,000
When the frequency reaches this level, it
sets the overspeed alarm limit
<AccelAlarmValue< +Maximum acceleration
(cycles per second2)


Value
C.Operations[0].MeterFactor Float REAL Calibration Adjust for metering reading 1.0
applied after K-factor correction. Typically,
this factor is between 0.8 and 1.2 but the
module restricts the value>0.
C.Operations[0].FilterResolution Float REAL Sets resolution of the Speed calculation 0.166
based on the raw counts
0.00001 = resolution of + 1 count of 100,000
raw counts.
(2.0 second maximum sample time for high
resolution frequency mode and 5.0 seconds
for totalizer mode)
C.Operations[0].kFactStruct.kFactorForChan[0] Float REAL K-factor 0 for Channel 0 when frequency is < 600.0
FreqAtKFactor[1]
C.Operations[0].kFactStruct.kFactorForChan[1] Float REAL This tag is an ordered pair with tag 600.0
C.Operations[0].kFactStruct.FreqAtKFactor
[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
[5]
[6]
[7]
[8]
[9]
[10]


Value
[11]
[12]
C.Operations[0].kFactStruct.FreqAtKFactor[0] Float REAL 100.0
C.Operations[0].kFactStruct.FreqAtKFactor[1] Float REAL Freq[1] for KFactor [1] 0.0
C.OutputSetup[0].FaultMode Decimal SINT Sets the state of output 0 when 1
communications are lost with the
owner-controller in Fault Mode
0 = Continue operation
1 = Reset Output 0 to OFF when in Fault
Mode
2 = Set Output 0 to ON when in Fault Mode
C.OutputSetup[0].ProgMode Decimal SINT Sets the state of output 0 when 0
owner-controller in Program Mode
1 = Reset Output 0 to OFF when in Program
Mode
2 = Set Output 0 to ON when in Program
Mode
C.OutputSetup[0].DynamicError Decimal SINT Sets the state of output 0 when a dynamic 0
error occurs
1 = Reset Output 0 to OFF on Error
2 = Set Output 0 to ON on Error


Value
0 = No Action
1 = Frequency
2 = Acceleration
3 = Full Flow State (N/A in this mode)
4 = Trickle Flow State (N/A in this mode)
5 = Prover Run State
6 = Prover Range State
0 = No connection
C.Ch0ProverDirection Decimal BOOL Defines the direction of a prover connected 0
to Channel 0.
0 = unidirectional prover
1 = bidirectional prover
C.Ch0LowFreqClear Decimal BOOL Enables the minimum detectable frequency 1
level for Channel 0.
0 = OFF
1 = Totalizer Mode
O.OutputControl[0].0 Decimal BOOL Manually sets the operation of outputs 0
connected to channel 0.
0 = Module operation of outputs
1 = Override Output0 to 0
O.Total[0].ProverEnable Decimal BOOL Enables the prover operation on output 0
connected to channel 0. Once this bit is
enabled, the module waits for output Z0 to
energize before beginning prover
operations.
0 = Prover operation is disabled
1 = Prover operation is enabled
O.Total[0].Overrange Decimal BOOL Enables the Overrange alarm on output 0
connected to channel 0. When the
Frequency Period exceeds 100KHz, this
alarm is set.
0 = No Alarm
1 = Alarm Enabled
O.Total[0].Overflow Decimal BOOL Enables the Overflow alarm on output 0
connected to channel 0. When the Total
Counts exceeds the Roll Over value, this
alarm is set.
0 = No Alarm
1 = Alarm Enabled


Value
O.Total[0].Overspeed Decimal BOOL Enables the Overspeed alarm on output 1
connected to channel 0. When the Speed
exceeds the Highest Allowed Frequency
value, this alarm is set.
0 = No Alarm
1 = Alarm Enabled
O.Total[0].Acceleration Decimal BOOL Enables the Acceleration alarm on output 1
connected to channel 0. When the absolute
acceleration exceeds the Acceleration
Alarm value, this alarm is set.
0 = No Alarm
1 = Alarm Enabled
I.Status[0].ProverState Decimal SINT Displays status of the prover operation on
channel 0
0 = Prover Not Active
1 = Prover waiting for 1st start
2 = Prover waiting for 1st stop
3 = Prover waiting for 2nd start
4 = Prover waiting for 2nd stop
5 = Prover Complete
I.Status[0].TotalCounts Decimal DINT Displays actual pulses counted by the
counter connected to the channel 0
I.Status[0].FreqAverage Float REAL Displays frequency averaged over the Meter
samples on channel 0
I.Status[0].FreqPeriod Float REAL Displays frequency using sample time on
channel 0
I.Status[0].Speed Float REAL Displays frequency using filter resolution on
channel 0
I.Status[0].Acceleration Float REAL Displays acceleration on channel 0 as
calculated by using AccelCalculation
samples
I.Status[0].GrossVolume Float REAL Total Counts during each
Sample/K-factor x Meter Factor as occurs on
channel 0
I.Status[0].NetVolume Float REAL Total Counts during each
Sample/K-factor x MeterFactor x CCF) as
occurs on channel 0
I.Status[0].GrossRate Float REAL Total Counts in Meter Sample/ (K-factor x
Sample Interval) x Meter Factor as occurs on
channel 0
I.Status[0].NetRate Float REAL Total Counts in Meter Sample/ (K-factor x
Sample Interval) x Meter Factor x CCF as
occurs on channel 0


Value
I.Status[0].ProverTotal Float REAL Corrected/compensated volume received on
Channel 0 during prover cycle.
Prover total resets when the ProverEnable
transitions from 0-1.
Prover total concurrently accumulates with
net volume, and must be saved if subtracted
from the NetVolume for single and multiple
prover verifications.
I.Ch0AccelerationAlarm Decimal BOOL Displays whether acceleration alarm was
set on channel 0
1 = alarm was set
I.Ch0OverspeedAlarm Decimal BOOL Displays whether overspeed alarm was set
on channel 0
1 = alarm was set
I.Ch0OverrangeAlarm Decimal BOOL Displays whether overrange alarm was set
on channel 0
1 = alarm was set
I.Ch0OverflowAlarm Decimal BOOL Displays whether overflow alarm was set on
channel 0
1 = alarm was set


Sample Configuration for In the Totalizer Mode Filler function, the CFM module interfaces to a prover
Totalizer Mode module then scales pulse count to engineering units. The CFM module also
Filler Function interpolates the K-Factors between frequencies 1-12.
When using totalizer mode (with prover or fill function), you may apply a
K-factor as a function of frequency, as shown below.
600
K-Factor 550
0 100 150
Frequency
totalizer mode prover function. In this configuration, channel 0 is configured
and channel 1 is left unused. For a detailed explanation of the features available
Follow the steps below to configure your CFM module for totalizer mode filler
function.

 name
 slot number
 minor revision
See pages 81 to 84.

4. Change only the tags listed in Table 9. Ignore all other tags; they do not
affect totalizer mode using the prover function.
Table 9 - Tag Changes Required for Totalizer Mode Using Filler Function
Name Style Data type Definition Enter

this
Value
C.ProgToFaultEn Decimal BOOL Sets outputs to selected Fault state when the 0
owner-controller is in Program mode.
C.Operations[0].FilterControl.0 Decimal SINT bit 0 = 1 - apply filter to F0 0
bit 1 = 1 - apply filter to G0
bit 2 = 1 - apply 1second debounce to G0
C.Operations[0].MeterSamples Decimal SINT 50
C.Operations[0].ThresholdControl Decimal SINT Sets flowmeter input threshold control 0
0 = 50mV threshold (magnetic pickup)
1 = 1.3V threshold (TTL)
2 = 4.0V threshold (PreAmp)
C.Operations[0].CalculationType Decimal SINT Sets calculation type 0
x CCF
x AGA 7 compensation or CCF if CCF is not
equal to 0.0
C.Operations[0].AccelCalculation Decimal SINT Number of past samples to use to calculate 50
an acceleration value.
C.Operations[0].MinDetectableFreq Float REAL User-defined value from 0 - 120,000. 5
Sets FreqAverage, FreqPeriod, Speed,
GrossRate, and NetRate reading to 0 when
calculated value is less than value entered.
GrossVolume, and NetVolume do not
increment below this value even though
TotalCounts increments over time.
C.Operations[0].HighestAllowedFreq Float REAL User-defined value between 3700
MinDetectableFreq and 120,000
When the frequency reaches this level, it sets
the Overspeed alarm limit
<AccelAlarmValue< +Maximum acceleration
(cycles per second2)
C.Operations[0].MeterFactor Float REAL Calibration Adjust for metering reading
applied after K-factor correction. Typically,
this factor is between 0.8 and 1.2 but the
module restricts the value>0.


this
Value
C.Operations[0].FilterResolution Float REAL Sets resolution of the Speed calculation 0.166
based on the raw counts
0.00001 = resolution of + 1 count of 100,000
raw counts.
(2.0 second maximum sample time for high
resolution frequency mode and 5.0 seconds
for totalizer mode)
C.Operations[0].kFactStruct.kFactorForChan[0] Float REAL K-factor 0 for Channel 0 when frequency is < 600.0
FreqAtKFactor[1]
C.Operations[0].kFactStruct.FreqAtKFactor [1]
[10]
[11]
[12]
C.Operations[0].kFactStruct.FreqAtKFactor[0] Float REAL 0.0


this
Value
C.OutputSetup[0].FaultMode Decimal SINT Sets the state of output 0 when 1
owner-controller in Fault Mode
1 = Reset Output 0 to OFF when in Fault Mode
C.OutputSetup[0].ProgMode Decimal SINT Sets the state of output 0 when 0
owner-controller in Program Mode
1 = Reset Output 0 to OFF when in Program
Mode
2 = Set Output 0 to ON when in Program
Mode
C.OutputSetup[0].DynamicError Decimal SINT Sets the state of output 0 when a dynamic 0
error occurs
0 = No Action
1 = Frequency
2 = Acceleration
3 = Full Flow State
4 = Trickle Flow State
5 = Prover Run State (N/A in this mode)
6 = Prover Range State (N/A in this mode)
0 = No connection
0 = OFF
1 = Totalizer Mode


this
Value
C.Ch0LowFreqClear Decimal BOOL Enables the minimum detectable frequency 1
level for Channel 0.
C.Ch0PreTrigger Decimal BOOL Enables the PreTrigger on Channel 0 for full 1
flow.
C.Operations[0].FillMode Decimal SINT Sets the Trickle mode to complete on fill total 0
target or time.
0 = Fill total target (Engineering units)
1 = Time (seconds)
O.OutputControl[0].0 Decimal BOOL Manually sets the operation of outputs 0
0 = Module operation of outputs
O.Total[0].FillEnable Decimal BOOL Enables the filling operation on output 0
0 = Fill operation is disabled
1 = Fill operation is enabled.
O.Total[0].FillStart Decimal BOOL Begins filling operation when Fill Enable is 0
enabled on output connected to channel 0.
0 = Do not begin filling
1 = Begin filling
O.Total[0].FillHold Decimal BOOL Holds/pauses filling operation on output 0
connected to channel 0
0 = Continue filling operation
1 = Hold/pause filling operation
O.Total[0].FillTotalTarget Float REAL Target for Fill Complete, except when Fill 100
Transition is greater than this value.
O.Total[0].FillTransition Float REAL When fill cycle is started, trickle flow is 75
initiated when the Fill Total is equal to or
greater than this value. Full flow is initiated
when the Fill Total is less than this value.
O.Total[0].FillTransitionTimer Float REAL When timed trickle flow is selected, the 1.0
status remains ON for this time during this
state.
The value must be changed prior to entering
the trickle flow state.
O.Total[0].Overrange Decimal BOOL Enables the Overrange alarm on output 0
connected to channel 0. When the Frequency
Period exceeds 100KHz, this alarm is set.
0 = No Alarm
1 = Alarm Enabled


this
Value
O.Total[0].Overflow Decimal BOOL Enables the Overflow alarm on output 0
connected to channel 0. When the Total
Counts exceeds the Roll Over value, this
alarm is set.
0 = No Alarm
1 = Alarm Enabled
O.Total[0].Overspeed Decimal BOOL Enables the Overspeed alarm on output 1
connected to channel 0. When the Speed
exceeds the Highest Allowed Frequency
0 = No Alarm
1 = Alarm Enabled
O.Total[0].Acceleration Decimal BOOL Enables the Acceleration alarm on output 1
connected to channel 0. When the absolute
acceleration exceeds the Acceleration Alarm
0 = No Alarm
1 = Alarm Enabled
I.Status[0].FillState Decimal SINT Displays current state of module for channel
0. The following states are possible:
0 = Filler not active
1 = Filler Enabled only, waiting for start
2 = Timed Trickle Flow complete, not filled
3 = Full Flow (Fill mode =1)
4 = Timed Trickle Flow (Fill mode =1)
5 = Full Flow (Fill mode =0)
6 = Fill Total Target Trickle Flow
(Fill mode = 0)
7 = Fill complete


this
Value
I.Status[0].TotalCounts Decimal DINT Displays actual pulses counted by the counter
connected to the channel 0
I.Status[0].FillTotal Float REAL Same calculation as Net Volume
during fill cycle.
I.Status[0].GrossVolume Float REAL Total Counts during each
Sample/K-factor x Meter Factor as occurs on
channel 0
I.Status[0].NetVolume Float REAL Total Counts during each
Sample/K-factor x MeterFactor x CCF) as
occurs on channel 0
I.Status[0].GrossRate Float REAL Total Counts in Meter Sample/ (K-factor x
Sample Interval) x Meter Factor as occurs on
channel 0
I.Status[0].NetRate Float REAL Total Counts in Meter Sample/ (K-factor x
Sample Interval) x Meter Factor x CCF as
occurs on channel 0
I.Ch0AccelerationAlarm Decimal BOOL Displays whether acceleration alarm was set
on channel 0
1 = alarm was set
I.Ch0OverspeedAlarm Decimal BOOL Displays whether overspeed alarm was set on
channel 0
1 = alarm was set
I.Ch0OverrangeAlarm Decimal BOOL Displays whether overrange alarm was set on
channel 0
1 = alarm was set
I.Ch0OverflowAlarm Decimal BOOL Displays whether overflow alarm was set on
channel 0
1 = alarm was set


Appendix A
Troubleshooting the Configurable

Flowmeter Module
What this Appendix This appendix describes how to troubleshoot the ControlLogix Configurable
Flowmeter module.
Contains
For information on See page
Using the Status Indicators 115
Using RSLogix 5000 Software to Troubleshoot Your 117
Module
Using the Status Indicators The CFM module offers status indicators to show the health of your module.
The indicators show individual I/O status (green) for each point and a
bi-colored LED for module "OK" (red/green).
METERING
F Z F Z
0 0 1 1
O
O O K
0 1
DC I/O
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During power up, an indicator test is done and the following occurs:
 The "OK" indicator turns red for 1 second

 If the module passes the self-test, the “OK” indicator turns to flashing
green.

116 Troubleshooting the Configurable Flowmeter Module
Table 10 - CFM Module Status Indicators
LED This display Means Take this action

indicators
OK Steady green The inputs are being None
light multicast and in normal
operating state.
OK Flashing The module has passed Configure the module.
green light internal diagnostics but is
not actively controlled.
OK Flashing red Previously established Check controller and
light communication has timed chassis communication
out.
OK Steady red The module must be Replace the module.
light replaced.
Input Off The input is turned off. If you need to use the input,
(F, Z) The input is not in use. check wiring connections
A wire is disconnected.
Input Steady The input is in normal None
(F, Z) yellow operating state.
Output Off The output is turned off. If you need to use the
(0, 1) The output is not in use. output, check wiring
connections and your
ladder logic application.
Output Steady The output is in normal None
(0, 1) yellow operating state.

Troubleshooting the Configurable Flowmeter Module 117
Using RSLogix 5000 In addition to the LED display on the module, RSLogix 5000 software will
alert you to fault conditions. You will be alerted in one of four ways:
Software to Troubleshoot
Your Module  Warning signal on the main screen next to the module-This occurs
when the connection to the module is broken
 Fault message in a screen’s status line
 Notification in the Tag Editor - General module faults are also reported
in the Tag Editor. Diagnostic faults are only reported in the Tag Editor
 Status on the Module Info Page
The screens below display fault notification in RSLogix 5000 software.
Warning signal on main screen
!
Warning icon when a
communications fault occurs !
or if the module is inhibited
Warning signal - The module in slot 1 has a communications fault
Fault message in status line
Status section lists Major and

Minor Faults and the Internal
State of the module
Status line provides information on

the connection to the module
Notification in Tag Editor
A value of 1 shows a fault for this

input point.

Determining Fault Type
When you are monitoring a module’s configuration properties in

RSLogix 5000 software and receive a Communications fault message, the
Connection page lists the type of fault.
The fault type is listed here

In this example, Error 16#0011
means Counter 0 was set to an
invalid Operational Mode

Troubleshooting the Configurable Flowmeter Module 119
Using Error Codes
Errors are displayed
 on the Connection tab of the Module Properties section in RSLogix

5000 software
and
 in the .EXERR field of the message variable when your reconfigure the
module.
Table 11 - Configurable Flowmeter Configuration Error Codes
Error Code Definition

1 BAD_OPERATIONAL_MODE
2 BAD_FILTER_VALUE
3 BAD_THRESHOLD_VALUE
4 BAD_CALCULATION_TYPE
5 BAD_FILL_MODE_VALUE
6 BAD_MINIMUM_FREQ_VALUE
7 BAD_HIGHEST_ALLOWED_FREQ
8 BAD_ACCELERATION_ALARM_VALUE
9 BAD_METER_FACTOR_VALUE
a BAD_FILTER_RESOLUTION_VALUE
b BAD_SAMPLE_TIME_VALUE
c BAD_KFACTOR_VALUE
d BAD_KFACTOR_FREQ_VALUE
e BAD_FAULT_MODE_VALUE
f BAD_PROGMODE_VALUE

Table 12 - Configurable Flowmeter Consumer Error Codes
Error Code Definition

10 BAD_DYNAMIC_ERROR_VALUE
11 BAD_TRIGGER_ON_VALUE
12 BAD_COUNTER_TIE_VALUE
19 BAD_CCF_VALUE
20 BAD_BASE_TEMPERATURE_VALUE
21 BAD_FLOWINGTEMP_VALUE
22 BAD_ATMOSPHERICPRESSURE_VALUE
23 BAD_STATICGAUGEPRESSURE_VALUE
24 BAD_BASE_PRESSURE_VALUE
25 BAD_BASECOMPRESSIBILITY_VALUE
26 BAD_FLOWINGCOMPRESS_VALUE
27 BAD_FILL_TOTAL_TARGET_VALUE
28 BAD_FILL_TRANSITION_VALUE
29 BAD_FILL_TRANSITION_TIMER_VALUE
30 OUTPUT_CONTROL_ERROR

Appendix B
Software Configuration Tags
This appendix lists the following categories of CFM data structures:
 Configuration - This structure is used to write CFM configuration

upon insertion and to make changes during module operation.
 Input - This structure displays the current operational status of the

CFM module.
 Output - This structure is used to modify module operation and

override the outputs.
Configuration Structure
You must use the Configuration tags to alter CFM module configuration. This
table lists and defines CFM Configuration tags:
Table 13 - Configurable Flowmeter Module Configuration Tags
Name Style Data type Definition

C.ProgToFaultEn Decimal BOOL Sets outputs to selected Fault state when the
owner-controller is in Program mode.
C.ChannelCfgBits for Channel 0 Binary SINT
C.Ch0ProverDirection Decimal BOOL Defines the direction of a prover connected to Channel 0.
C.Ch1ProverDirection Decimal BOOL Defines the direction of a prover connected to Channel 1.
C.Ch0LowFreqClear Decimal BOOL Enables the minimum detectable frequency level for
Channel 0.
C.Ch1LowFreqClear Decimal BOOL Enables the minimum detectable frequency level for
Channel 1.

122 Software Configuration Tags

C.Ch0PreTrigger Decimal BOOL Enables the PreTrigger on Channel 0 for full flow.
C.Ch1PreTrigger Decimal BOOL Enables the PreTrigger on Channel 1 for full flow.
C.Operations[0].OperationalMode Decimal SINT Sets the module’s operational mode.
0 = OFF
1 = Totalizer Mode
C.Operations[0].FilterControl Decimal SINT The following values placed in
the appropriate word invoke the following filters.
0x01 = Hardware (sub 100Hz RC) filter for F0
0x02 = Hardware (sub 100Hz RC) filter for G0
0x03 = 2 Hardware filters (sub 100Hz RC) for F0 and G0
0x04 = Firmware filter, 1 second debounce filter used for
prover applications for G0 (ignore/disable the gate for 1
second after an initial pulse)
0x06 = both the Hardware and Firmware filters for G0
0x07 = all filters above: Hardware (sub 100Hz RC) for F0
and G0 and the Firmware, 1 second debounce on prover for
G0
C.Operations[0].MeterSamples Decimal SINT
C.Operations[0].ThresholdControl Decimal SINT Sets module threshold control
0 = 50mV threshold
1 = 1.3V (TTL) threshold
2 = 4.0V threshold
C.Operations[0].CalculationType Decimal SINT Sets calculation type
0 = Counts/K-factor x MeterFactor correction x CCF
1 = Counts/K-factor x MeterFactor correction x AGA 7
compensation of CCF if CCF is not equal to 0.0
C.Operations[0].AccelCalculation Decimal SINT Number of past samples to use to calculate an
acceleration value.
C.Operations[0].FillMode Decimal SINT Sets the Trickle mode for engineering units or time.
0 = Engineering units
1 = Time
C.Operations[0].MinDetectableFreq Float REAL User-defined value from 0 - 100,000.
Sets FreqAverage, FreqPeriod, Speed, GrossRate, and
NetRate reading to 0 when calculated value is less than
value entered. GrossVolume, and NetVolume do not
increment below this value even though TotalCounts
increments over time.
C.Operations[0].HighestAllowedFreq Float REAL User-defined value between MinDetectableFreq and
120,000
Overflow alarm limit

Software Configuration Tags 123

C.Operations[0].AccelAlarmValue Float REAL Sets Acceleration alarm limit
<AccelAlarmValue< +Maximum acceleration (cycles per
second2)
C.Operations[0].MeterFactor Float REAL Calibration Adjust for metering reading applied after
K-factor correction. Typically, this factor is between 0.8
and 1.2 but the module restricts the value>0.
C.Operations[0].FilterResolution Float REAL Sets resolution of the Speed calculation based on the raw
counts
0.00001 = resolution of + 1 count of 100,000 raw counts.
C.Operations[0].SampleTime Float REAL Sets time for a sample to be taken.
0 - 5.0 seconds (2.0 second maximum sample time for High
Resolution mode)
C.Operations[0].kFactStruct.kFactorForChan[0] Float REAL K-factor 0 for Channel 0 when frequency is <
FreqAtKFactor[1]
C.Operations[0].kFactStruct.kFactorForChan[1] Float REAL This tag is an ordered pair with tag
C.Operations[0].kFactStruct.FreqAtKFactor[0] Float REAL
C.Operations[0].kFactStruct.FreqAtKFactor[1] Float REAL Freq[1] for KFactor [1]


C.Operations[1].OperationalMode Decimal SINT Sets the module’s operational mode.
0 = OFF
1 = Totalizer Mode
C.Operations[1].FilterControl Decimal SINT The following values placed in the appropriate word
invoke the following filters.
0x01 = Hardware (sub 100Hz RC) filter for F1
0x02 = Hardware (sub 100Hz RC) filter for G1
0x03 = 2 Hardware filters (sub 100Hz RC) for F1 and G1
0x04 = Firmware filter, 1 second debounce filter used for
prover applications for G1 (ignore/disable the gate for 1
second after an initial pulse)
0x06 = both the Hardware and Firmware filters for G1
0x07 = all filters above: Hardware (sub 100Hz RC) for F1
and G1 and the Firmware, 1 second debounce on prover for
G1
C.Operations[1].MeterSamples Decimal SINT
C.Operations[1].ThresholdControl Decimal SINT Sets module threshold control
0 = 50mV threshold
1 = 1.3V (TTL) threshold
2 = 4.0V threshold
C.Operations[1].CalculationType Decimal SINT Sets calculation type
0 = Counts/K-factor x MeterFactor correction x CCF
1 = Counts/K-factor x MeterFactor correction x AGA 7
compensation of CCF if CCF is not equal to 0.0
C.Operations[1].AccelCalculation Decimal SINT Number of past samples to use to calculate an
acceleration value.
C.Operations[1].FillMode Decimal SINT Sets the Trickle mode for engineering units or time.
0 = Engineering units
1 = Time
C.Operations[1].MinDetectableFreq Float REAL User-defined value from 0 - 100,000.
Sets FreqAverage, FreqPeriod, Speed, GrossRate, and
NetRate reading to 0 when calculated value is less than
value entered. GrossVolume, and NetVolume do not
increment below this value even though TotalCounts
increments over time.


C.Operations[1].HighestAllowedFreq Float REAL User-defined value between MinDetectableFreq and
120,000
Overflow alarm limit
C.Operations[1].AccelAlarmValue Float REAL Sets Acceleration alarm limit
<AccelAlarmValue< +Maximum acceleration (cycles per
second2)
C.Operations[1].MeterFactor Float REAL Calibration Adjust for metering reading applied after
K-factor correction. Typically, this factor is between 0.8
and 1.2 but the module restricts the value>0.
C.Operations[1].FilterResolution Float REAL Sets resolution of the Speed calculation based on the raw
counts
0.00001 = resolution of + 1 count of 100,000 raw counts.
C.Operations[1].SampleTime Float REAL Sets time for a sample to be taken.
0 - 5.0 seconds (2.0 second maximum sample time for High
Resolution mode)
C.Operations[1].kFactStruct.kFactorForChan[0] Float REAL K-factor 0 for Channel 1 when frequency is <
FreqAtKFactor[1]
C.Operations[1].kFactStruct.FreqAtKFactor[0] Float REAL




C.OutputSetup[0].FaultMode Decimal SINT Sets the state of output 0 when communications are lost
with the owner-controller in Fault Mode
C.OutputSetup[0].ProgMode Decimal SINT Sets the state of output 0 when communications are lost
with the owner-controller in Program Mode
1 = Reset Output 0 to OFF when in Program Mode
2 = Set Output 0 to ON when in Program Mode
C.OutputSetup[0].DynamicError Decimal SINT Sets the state of output 0 when a dynamic error occurs
C.OutputSetup[0].TriggerOn Decimal SINT Sets when output 0 energizes
0 = No Action
1 = Frequency
2 = Acceleration
3 = Full Flow State
C.OutputSetup[0].TieToCounter Ties a channel to output 0
0 = No connection
C.OutputSetup[1].FaultMode Decimal SINT Sets the state of output 1 when communications are lost
with the owner-controller in Fault Mode
C.OutputSetup[1].ProgMode Decimal SINT Sets the state of output 1 when communications are lost
with the owner-controller in Program Mode
1 = Reset Output 0 to OFF when in Program Mode
2 = Set Output 0 to ON when in Program Mode


C.OutputSetup[1].DynamicError Decimal SINT Sets the state of output 1 when a dynamic error occurs
C.OutputSetup[1].TriggerOn Decimal SINT Sets when output 1 energizes
0 = No Action
1 = Frequency
2 = Acceleration
3 = Full Flow State
C.OutputSetup[1].TieToCounter Ties a channel to output 1
0 = No connection
1 = Connect Channel0 to Output 1
2 = Connect Channel1 to Output 1
Input Tags
You must use the Input tags to monitor CFM module status. Table 14 lists and
defines CFM Input tags:
Table 14 - Configurable Flowmeter Module Input Tags

I.Fault Hex DINT Display if a fault has occurred on the module.
0 = no fault has occurred
1 = a fault has occurred
I.ChannelStatus Hex DINT
I.Output0State Decimal BOOL Displays the state of output 0
0 = OFF
1 = ON
I.Output1State Decimal BOOL Displays the state of output 1
0 = OFF
1 = ON
I.Output0IsOverridden Decimal BOOL Displays whether output 0 was manually overridden
0 = output was not overridden
1 = output was overridden
I.Output1IsOverridden Decimal BOOL Displays whether output 1 was manually overridden
0 = output was not overridden
1 = output was overridden
I.Ch0WasReset Decimal BOOL Displays whether channel 0
was reset
0 = output was not reset
1 = output was reset


I.Ch1WasReset Decimal BOOL Displays whether channel 1
was reset
0 = output is not overridden
1 = output is overridden
channel 0
1 = alarm was set
I.Ch0OverspeedAlarm Decimal BOOL Displays whether overspeed alarm was set on channel
0
1 = alarm was set
I.Ch0OverrangeAlarm Decimal BOOL Displays whether overrange alarm was set on channel 0
1 = alarm was set
I.Ch0OverflowAlarm Decimal BOOL Displays whether overflow alarm was set on channel 0
1 = alarm was set
channel 1
1 = alarm was set
I.Ch1OverspeedAlarm Decimal BOOL Displays whether overspeed alarm was set on channel
1
1 = alarm was set
I.Ch1OverrangeAlarm Decimal BOOL Displays whether overrange alarm was set on channel 1
1 = alarm was set
I.Ch1OverflowAlarm Decimal BOOL Displays whether overflow alarm was set on channel 1
1 = alarm was set
I.Ch0ConsumerErrorAlarm Decimal BOOL Displays whether the consumer error alarm was set on
channel 0
1 = alarm was set
I.Ch1ConsumerErrorAlarm Decimal BOOL Displays whether the consumer error alarm was set on
channel 1
1 = alarm was set
I.Status[0].ProverState Decimal SINT Displays status of the prover operation on channel 0
5 = Prover Complete


I.Status[0].FillState Decimal SINT Displays current state of module for channel 0. The
following states are possible:
3 = Full Flow for Fill function
4 = Timed Trickle Flow for Fill function
5 = Engineering units for Full Flow
6 = Engineering units for Trickle Flow
7 = Fill complete
I.Status[0].ConsumerErrorCode Decimal INT See page 120
on channel 0
I.Status[0].FreqPeriod Float REAL Displays frequency using sample time on channel 0
I.Status[0].Speed Float REAL Displays frequency using filter resolution on channel 0
I.Status[0].FillTotal Float REAL Fill total in engineering units
I.Status[0].GrossVolume Float REAL Total Counts during each Sample/K-factor x Meter
Factor as occurs on channel 0
I.Status[0].NetVolume Float REAL Total Counts during each Sample/K-factor x
MeterFactor x CCF) as occurs on channel 0
I.Status[0].GrossRate Float REAL Total Counts in Meter Sample/ (K-factor x Sample
Interval) x Meter Factor as occurs on channel 0
I.Status[0].NetRate Float REAL Total Counts in Meter Sample/ (K-factor x Sample
Interval) x Meter Factor x CCF as occurs on channel 0
I.Status[0].ProverTotal Float REAL Displays total counts (in engineering units) received on
channel 0 in prover operation.
Total resets when the ProverEnable feature is enabled.
This value operates concurrently with NetVolume, and
must be saved if subtracted from the NetVolume for
single and multiple prover verifications.
I.Status[1].ProverState Decimal SINT Displays status of the prover operation on channel 1
5 = Prover Complete


I.Status[1].FillState Decimal SINT Displays current state of module for channel 1. The
following states are possible:
3 = Full Flow for Fill function
4 = Timed Trickle Flow for Fill function
5 = Engineering units for Full Flow
6 = Engineering units for Trickle Flow
7 = Fill complete
I.Status[1].ConsumerErrorCode Decimal INT See page 120
on channel 1
I.Status[1].FreqPeriod Float REAL Displays frequency using sample time on channel 1
I.Status[1].Speed Float REAL Displays frequency using filter resolution on channel 1
I.Status[1].FillTotal Float REAL Fill total in engineering units
I.Status[1].GrossVolume Float REAL Total Counts during each Sample/K-factor x Meter
Factor as occurs on channel 1
I.Status[1].NetVolume Float REAL Total Counts during each Sample/K-factor x
MeterFactor x CCF) as occurs on channel 1
I.Status[1].GrossRate Float REAL Total Counts in Meter Sample/ (K-factor x Sample
Interval) x Meter Factor as occurs on channel 1
I.Status[1].NetRate Float REAL Total Counts in Meter Sample/ (K-factor x Sample
Interval) x Meter Factor x CCF as occurs on channel 1
I.Status[1].ProverTotal Float REAL Displays total counts received on channel 1 in prover
operation.
Total resets when the ProverEnable feature is enabled.
This value operates concurrently with NetVolume, and
must be saved if subtracted from the NetVolume for
single and multiple prover verifications.
I.CSTTimestamp[0] Decimal DINT
I.CSTTimestamp[1] Decimal DINT

Output Tags
You must use the Output tags to change CFM module configuration during
operation. Table 15 lists and defines CFM Output tags:
Table 15 - Configurable Flowmeter Module Output Tags

O.Total[0].AlarmEnables Binary SINT
O.Total[0].Overrange Decimal BOOL Enables the Overrange alarm on output connected to
channel 0. When the Frequency Period exceeds 100KHz,
this alarm is set.
0 = No Alarm
1 = Alarm Enabled
O.Total[0].Overflow Decimal BOOL Enables the Overflow alarm on output connected to
channel 0. When the Total Counts exceeds the Roll Over
0 = No Alarm
1 = Alarm Enabled
O.Total[0].Overspeed Decimal BOOL Enables the Overspeed alarm on output connected to
0 = No Alarm
1 = Alarm Enabled
O.Total[0].Acceleration Decimal BOOL Enables the Acceleration alarm on output connected to
channel 0. When the absolute acceleration exceeds the
Acceleration Alarm value, this alarm is set.
0 = No Alarm
1 = Alarm Enabled
O.Total[0].Control Binary SINT
O.Total[0].Reset Decimal BOOL Rising edge resets the count
O.Total[0].Load Decimal BOOL Reserved
O.Total[0].ProverEnable Decimal BOOL Enables the prover operation on output connected to
channel 0. Once this bit is enabled, the module waits
for output Z0 to energize before beginning prover
operations.
O.Total[0].FillEnable Decimal BOOL Enables the filling operation on output connected to
channel 0.
O.Total[0].FillStart Decimal BOOL Begins filling operation when Fill Enable is enabled on
output connected to channel 0.
1 = Begin filling
O.Total[0].FillHold Decimal BOOL Holds/pauses filling operation on output connected to
channel 0


O.Total[0].RollOverValue Decimal DINT Sets the user-defined rollover value on output
Range of 0 - 2,147,483,647
O.Total[0].CombinedCorrectionFactor Float REAL Unitless factor that is multiplied by Gross Rate with
results shown as NetRate of channel 0.
This value must be set to 1.0 when not used or gross
rate will be 0.
Calculation Type must be set to 0 to use this factor.
O.Total[0].BaseTemperature Float REAL Temperature in °F of output connected to channel 0
O.Total[0].FlowingTemperature Float REAL Temperature in °F of output connected to channel 0
O.Total[0].AtmosphericPressure Float REAL Pressure in psia of output connected to channel 0
O.Total[0].StaticGaugePressure Float REAL Pressure in psig of output connected to channel 0
O.Total[0].BasePressure Float REAL Pressure in psig of output connected to channel 0
O.Total[0].BaseCompressibility Float REAL Default = 1
O.Total[0].FlowingCompressibility Float REAL Default = 1
O.Total[0].FillTotalTarget Float REAL Target for Fill Complete, except when Fill Transition is
greater than this value.
O.Total[0].FillTransition Float REAL When fill cycle is started, trickle flow is initiated when
the Fill Total is equal to or greater than this value. Full
flow is initiated when the Fill Total is less than this
value.
O.Total[0].FillTransitionTimer Float REAL When timed trickle flow is selected, the status remains
ON for this time during this state.
The value must be changed prior to entering the trickle
flow state.
O.Total[1].AlarmEnables Binary SINT
O.Total[1].Overrange Decimal BOOL Enables the Overrange alarm on output connected to
channel 1. When the Frequency Period exceeds 100KHz,
this alarm is set.
0 = No Alarm
1 = Alarm Enabled
O.Total[1].Overflow Decimal BOOL Enables the Overflow alarm on output connected to
channel 1. When the Total Counts exceeds the Roll Over
0 = No Alarm
1 = Alarm Enabled
O.Total[1].Overspeed Decimal BOOL Enables the Overspeed alarm on output connected to
0 = No Alarm
1 = Alarm Enabled
O.Total[1].Acceleration Decimal BOOL Enables the Acceleration alarm on output connected to
channel 1. When the absolute acceleration exceeds the
Acceleration Alarm value, this alarm is set.
0 = No Alarm
1 = Alarm Enabled


O.Total[1].Control Binary SINT
O.Total[1].Reset Decimal BOOL
O.Total[1].Load Decimal BOOL
O.Total[1].ProverEnable Decimal BOOL Enables the prover operation on output connected to
channel 1. Once this bit is enabled, the module waits
for output Z0 to energize before beginning prover
operations.
O.Total[1].FillEnable Decimal BOOL Enables the filling operation on output connected to
channel 1.
O.Total[1].FillStart Decimal BOOL Begins filling operation when Fill Enable is enabled on
output connected to channel 1.
1 = Begin filling
O.Total[1].FillHold Decimal BOOL Holds/pauses filling operation on output connected to
channel 1.
O.Total[1].RollOverValue Decimal DINT Sets the user-defined rollover value on output
Range of 0 - 2,147,483,647
O.Total[1].CombinedCorrectionFactor Float REAL Unitless factor that is multiplied by Gross Rate with
results shown as NetRate of channel 1.
This value must be set to 1.0 when not used or gross
rate will be 0.
Calculation Type must be set to 0 to use this factor.
O.Total[1].BaseTemperature Float REAL Temperature in °F of output connected to channel 1.
O.Total[1].FlowingTemperature Float REAL Temperature in °F of output connected to channel 1.
O.Total[1].AtmosphericPressure Float REAL Pressure in psia of output connected to channel 1.
O.Total[1].StaticGaugePressure Float REAL Pressure in psig of output connected to channel 1.
O.Total[1].BasePressure Float REAL Pressure in psig of output connected to channel 1.
O.Total[1].BaseCompressibility Float REAL Default = 1
O.Total[1].FlowingCompressibility Float REAL Default = 1
O.Total[1].FillTotalTarget Float REAL Target for Fill Complete, except when Fill Transition is
greater than this value.
O.Total[1].FillTransition Float REAL When fill cycle is started, trickle flow is initiated when
the Fill Total is equal to or greater than this value. Full
flow is initiated when the Fill Total is less than this
value.


O.Total[1].FillTransitionTimer Float REAL
O.OutputControl[0].0 Decimal BOOL Manually sets the operation of outputs connected to
(A series of tags similar to this one are used channel 0.
repeatedly for outputs 0 - 31 connected to 0 = Module operation of outputs
channel 0. The name changes in each 1 = Override Output0 to 0
occurrence for the specific output. For example, 2 = Override Output0 to 1
output 1 is named: O.OutputControl[0].1
Only output 0 is listed here but all exist in the
RSLogix 5000 software.)
O.OutputControl[1].0 Decimal BOOL Manually sets the operation of outputs connected to
(A series of tags similar to this one are used channel 1.
repeatedly for outputs 0 - 31 connected to 0 = Module operation of outputs
channel 1. The name changes in each 1 = Override Output0 to 0
occurrence for the specific output. For example, 2 = Override Output0 to 1
output 1 is named: O.OutputControl[1].1
Only output 0 is listed here but all exist in the
RSLogix 5000 software.)

Notes:

Appendix C
Schematics
What This Appendix Use this appendix to understand the internal logic of the CFM module.
Contains Follow the wiring practices described in your system-level installation manual
when wiring your I/O devices. This includes:
 routing conductors
 grounding practices
 use of shielded cables
Input Circuits The CFM module input logic consists of:
 flowmeter input circuits

 gate input circuits
Flowmeter Inputs
The flowmeter input circuit combines operational amplifier principles with

solid state devices to provide constant logic pulses internal to the CFM
module. The circuit is designed to interface with both active or passive sensor
inputs by accepting any pulse output device (such as turbine flowmeter,
magnetic pickup or digital pickup).
+5 V
R116 U21
R117
TTL level
+5 V VREF physical and electrical isolation
R118 U22
+5V
R119 R120 R121
4V DC level U4
C70
C40 R29
D32 U23 F0
F1 7 R123 R125
Input F1
F0 8 
RV1 C76
D34
RET D33
F0 Return 10 C74
F1 Return 9 R126
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138 Schematics
Gate Inputs
Gate inputs are used for running prover and store count values. There is one
gate associated with each flowmeter input circuit (G0 corresponds to F0).
Input R2
Z0 (12-24V) 2
1k physical and electrical isolation
Z1 (12-24V) 1
+5V
R1
150 D2
Z0 (5V) 4 D1 Q1 U2
Z1 (5V) C27
3
D3 Z0
RET R6 R7
Z0 RET 6 C26
Z1
Z1 RET 5
C28
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To turn on a gate circuit, you must source current through the input resistors
sufficient to turn on the opto-isolator in the circuit. If no connection is made
to the pair of gate terminals, no current will flow through the photodiode of
the opto-isolator and that gate will be OFF (the corresponding input status
indicator is OFF).
The input current magnitude can be determined by:
CASE A – for 5V DC operation CASE B – for 10 to 31.2 V DC operation
gate input current = (gate input voltage - 2V1) gate input current = (gate input voltage - 2V1)
150(See note 2) 11502
Examples Examples Examples

1. If gate input voltage = 5V DC 1. If gate input voltage = 10V DC 1. If gate input voltage = 5V DC
gate input current =(5V-2V) gate input current =(10V-2V) gate input current =(31.2V-2V)
150 1150 (See note 2)
1150(See note 2)
gate input current = 20mA gate input current = 7mA gate input current = 25.4mA
1. There is approximately a 2V drop across (Q1 + the photodiode).

2
. The operating range of the input is 5-10mA and Q1 functions as an overcurrent protection circuit. If an open collector
device with pull-up is used, the value of the pull-up must be added to the  value shown in the denominator.

Schematics 139
Output Circuits The CFM module provides two output circuits.
Discrete Outputs
The CFM module’s outputs are comprised of isolated power MOSFETs.

These devices operate in current sourcing mode, and are capable of delivering
up to 1A (@ 10-31.2V DC) and 20mA (@ 5V DC).
physical and electrical isolation Customer

F1
Vcc 18 Vcc
R109 D25 Output FET D24 20 Customer

R159 U20 R108 Vcc
Q11 16 Output 0
Output 0
15 Output 1
Output 1 D26
Customer
19 common
17 Customer
The CFM module contains two output circuits. Customer supplied power, ranging from +5V to common
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+31.2V DC, is connected internally (through terminals #18 and 20) to the power output
transistors. When an output is turned on, current flows into the source, out of the drain, through
the load connected to the ground of the customer supply (customer return). Diode D26 protects
the power output transistor Q11 from damage due to inductive loads.
Output transistor Q11 is thermally protected power MOSFET and will turn off @ 4A
(approximately). After an output goes into thermal shutdown, you must fix the cause of the
shutdown and toggle the output OFF and ON to reenergize the output.

140 Schematics
Notes:

Appendix D
Frequency Accuracy
Use this appendix to calculate the frequency accuracy for high resolution
frequency mode and totalizer mode.
Frequency Accuracy in There are two steps to calculating frequency accuracy in high resolution
frequency mode.
High Resolution
Frequency Mode 1. Calculate frequency accuracy.
2. Determine the application’s operating conditions and add the error for
those conditions to the value obtained in step 1.
The following values must be added to your frequency accuracy results

in totalizer mode:
 Crystal error - 0.005% @ 25°C

 Drift and crystal error - 0.01% from 0° to 60°C
Calculate Frequency Accuracy
When calculating frequency accuracy in high resolution frequency mode, you

must know:
 sample time period

 input frequency

142 Frequency Accuracy
Use one of two equations to calculate the firmware error, in high resolution
frequency mode.
Choose the equation according to the frequency of your application.
 If your application has a frequency in the following range:
– 1Hz to 1/Ts
use the equation below:

Fin
Accuracy =
40,000
 If your application has a frequency in the following range:
– greater than 1/Ts to 120kHz
use the equation below:
1 1
Accuracy = x
Ts 40,000
EXAMPLE Based on the equations listed above, if your application

uses a Ts = 0.1 seconds, the “cut off ” frequency for
choosing an equation is 10Hz because 1/Ts (or 1/0.1) =
10.
In other words, if your application uses a
Ts = 0.1 seconds, for frequencies 1Hz to 10Hz, use the
following equation:
Fin
Accuracy =
40,000
For frequencies greater than 10Hz to 1kHz, use the

following equation.
1 1
Accuracy = x
Ts 40,000

Frequency Accuracy 143
Frequency Accuracy in There are two steps to calculating frequency accuracy in

totalizer mode.
Totalizer Mode
1. Calculate frequency accuracy.
2. Determine the application’s operating conditions and add the error for
those conditions to the value obtained in step 1.
The following values must be added to your frequency accuracy results

in totalizer mode:
 Crystal error - 0.005% @ 25°C

 Drift and crystal error - 0.01% from 0° to 60°C
Calculate Frequency Accuracy
You can calculate frequency accuracy in totalizer mode for:
 Frequency Period
 Speed
 Frequency average
Frequency Period
For frequency period, you must know:
 User-defined sample time period (Ts)

 Application frequency (Fin)
 Number of accumulated counts in sample time (Counts)

Use the following equation to calculate frequency accuracy in totalizer mode

for frequency period:
(1) x (100)
Accuracy =
(Ts) x (Fin)
EXAMPLE For example, in an application with the following

conditions:
 0.5s time period
 123Hz frequency
 25°C operating temperature
accuracy is determined with the following equation:
(1) x (100)
Accuracy = + 0.005%
(0.5) x (123)
Value is added to
Accuracy = 1.626 + 0.005
accuracy to account
for the crystal error
Accuracy = +/- 1.631%
Speed
For speed, you must know the filter resolution. Use the following equation to
calculate frequency accuracy in totalizer mode for speed:
Accuracy = Resolution x 100

conditions:
 0.001 filter resolution
Accuracy = (0.001 x 100) + 0.005
Accuracy = 0.1 + 0.005 Value is added to

accuracy to account
for the crystal error
Accuracy = +/- 0.105%

Frequency Accuracy 145
Frequency Average
For frequency average, you must know:
 Application frequency (Fin)

 Number of accumulated in sample time (Counts)
Use the following equation to calculate frequency accuracy in totalizer mode

for frequency period:
(1) x (100)
Accuracy =
(0.02) x ( Number of meter samples) x (Fin)

conditions:
 25 meter samples
 123Hz frequency
(1) x (100)
Accuracy = + 0.01
(0.02) x (25) x (123)
Value is added to
Accuracy = 1.626 + 0.01 accuracy to account for
the crystal error over
the temperature range
Accuracy = +/- 1.636%

Notes:

Appendix E
Configure Output Behavior with

RSLogix 5000 Version 16 and Earlier
If you have a 1756-CFM module with firmware revision 2.4 and are using
RSLogix 5000 software, version 16 or earlier, use this procedure to enable and
configure the output behavior. If you do not want to use the output behavior
features available in firmware revision 2.4, you do not need to complete this
procedure. For an explanation of the output behavior features, see
Configurable Output Behaviors on page 58.
IMPORTANT Use these configuration procedures only if you are

configuring your 1756-CFM module by using RSLogix 5000
software version 16 or earlier.
To complete the configuration, you must download and open the

CFM_GenericProfileExample.ACD file from one of the following locations:
 As packaged with the1756-CFM firmware revision 2.4 firmware kit

provided at http://www.rockwellautomation/support.
 In the RSLogix 5000 software version 16 quick start page:
– To open the file, click the Controller Projects tab. Then choose Open
Sample Project > V16 > Rockwell Automation >
CFM_GenericProfileExample.ACD.
Once you have downloaded and opened the

CFM_GenericProfileExmple.ACD file, complete the configuration procedure
that matches your application.
If you are using the module in Go to

A new application Configure the 1756-CFM for Use in a New
Application on page 148.
An existing application Configure a 1756-CFM Module for Use in an
Existing Application on page 152.

148 Configure Output Behavior with RSLogix 5000 Version 16 and Earlier
Configure the 1756-CFM for Use in a New Application
Complete this procedure if you are using the 1756-CFM module and the
configurable on/off feature in a new application.
Add the 1756-Generic Profile to the Program
1. In RSLogix 5000 software, create a new project named CFM_DEMO.
2. Specify the controller type, revision number, chassis type, and slot
number according to your ControlLogix controller chassis.
3. In the I/O Configuration folder, add a new module.
4. Use the Generic 1756 Module profile listed in Other module types.
5. In the New Module dialog box, enter the Connection Parameter

information exactly as displayed below.
Enter the slot number

that matches the
location of the
1756-CFM module in
your ControlLogix
chassis.
6. Click OK.
The Module Properties dialog box opens.
7. Set the module RPI to 100.
8. Click OK.
The 1756-Generic module is now in the I/O configuration.

Configure Output Behavior with RSLogix 5000 Version 16 and Earlier 149
Copy and Paste the Tags and Logic from the Example to Your Program
1. Minimize the CFM_DEMO project and open a new instance of

2. Open CFM_GenericProfileExample.ACD.
3. In the controller organizer of the CFM_GenericProfileExample project,

expand the User-Defined data types.
4. Copy one of the User-Defined data types.
You must select and copy each of the User-Defined data types
individually.
5. In the CFM_DEMO project, paste the copied User-Defined data type

into the User-Defined data type folder.
6. Repeat steps four and five until all of the User-Defined data types
contained in the CFM_GenericProfileExample project have been pasted
in the CFM_DEMO project.

7. In the CFM_GenericProfileExample project, copy the following data

tags located in the Controller Tag folder.
8. In the CFM_DEMO project, paste the copied data tags into the
Controller Tags folder by using the Edit Tags tab.
9. In the CFM_GenericProfileExample project, copy ladder logic rung 1

located in the Main Routine folder.
10. In the CFM_DEMO project, paste the copied rung into the Main
Routine folder.
11. Change the Local:5 tag references to correspond to the location of your
1756-CFM module in your chassis.
12. Accept the pasted rung.
13. Delete the empty rung.

Specify the Configurable On/Off Behavior
1. In the CFM_DEMO program, select the Controller Tag folder and view
the Monitor Tags tab.
2. Expand the CFM_B_C tag until you reach the

CFM_B_C.OutputWindow data tags.
3. In the Value column of CFM_B_C.OutputWindow FreqOn and

FreqOff data tags, enter the desired On and Off frequency limits.
See Table 5 on page 58 for more information about determining your

On/Off frequency limits.
IMPORTANT Test the configuration before implementing the changes

into your production process.

Configure a 1756-CFM Module for Use in an Existing Application
Complete this configuration process if you are using the 1756-CFM module
with an existing application.
Add the 1756-Generic Profile to the Program
1. In RSLogix 5000 software, open a project that contains programming

for an existing 1756-CFM module.
2. In the I/O configuration, delete the existing 1756-CFM module.
3. In the I/O configuration, add a new module.
Use the generic 1756 module profile listed in Other module types.
4. Name the new module according to your preference.
5. In the New Module dialog box, enter the Connection Parameters and
Comm Format exactly as displayed below.
Enter the slot number

that matches the
location of the
1756-CFM module in
your ControlLogix
chassis.
6. Click OK.
The Module Properties dialog box displays.
7. Set the module RPI to 100.
8. Click OK.
The 1756-Generic module is now in the I/O configuration.

Copy and Paste the Tags and Logic from the Example to Your Program
1. Minimize the previously existing project and open a new instance of

2. Open the CFM_GenericProfileExample.ACD.
3. In the controller organizer of the CFM_GenericProfileExample project,

expand the User-Defined data types.
4. Copy one of the User-Defined data types.
You must select and copy each of the User-Defined data types
individually.
5. In the previously existing project, paste the copied User-Defined data

type into the User-Defined data type folder.
6. Repeat steps four and five until all of the User-Defined data types
contained in the CFM_GenericProfileExample project have been pasted
into the previously existing project.

7. In the CFM_GenericProfile project, copy the following Controller Tag

data tags.
8. In the other RSLogix 5000 project, paste the copied data tags into the
Controller Tags folder.
9. In the CFM_GenericProfileExample project, copy ladder logic rung 1

located in the Main Routine folder.
10. In the other open RSLogix project, paste the copied rung into the Main
Routine folder.
11. Accept the pasted rung.
12. Delete the empty rung.

Specify the Configurable On/Off Behavior
1. In the previously existing program, select the Controller Tag folder and
view the Monitor Tags tab.
2. Expand the CFM_B_C tag until you reach the

CFM_B_C.OutputWindow data tags.
3. In the Value column of the CFM_B_C.OutputWindow data tags, enter

the desired the On and Off frequency limits.
See Table 5 on page 58 for more information about determining your

On/Off frequency limits.
4. Edit existing tag references throughout the project so they link to the
appropriate, newly-added, user-defined tags.
For example, if the tag reference is Local:5:I.Status.FreqAverage, change

it to the corresponding user-defined tag, CFM_IN.Status.FreqAverage.
IMPORTANT Test the configuration before implementing the changes

into your production process.

Notes:

Glossary
The following terms and abbreviations are used throughout this manual. For
definitions of terms not listed here, refer to the Allen-Bradley Industrial
Automation Glossary, publication AG-7.1.
Broadcast Data transmissions to all addresses
Communications format Format that defines the type of information transferred between an I/O
module and its owner controller. This format also defines the tags created for
each I/O module
Compatible match An electronic keying protection mode that requires the physical module and
the module configured in the software to match according to vendor, catalog
number and major revision. In this case, the minor revision of the module
must be greater than or equal to that of the configured slot
Connection The communication mechanism from the controller to another module in the
control system
Coordinated System Time (CST) Timer value which is kept synchronized for all modules within a single
ControlLogix backplane chassis. The CST is a 64 bit number with s
resolution
Direct connection An I/O connection where the controller establishes an individual connection
with I/O modules
Disable keying Option that turns off all electronic keying to the module. Requires no
attributes of the physical module and the module configured in the software to
match
Download The process of transferring the contents of a project on the workstation into
the controller
Electronic keying A system feature which makes sure that the physical module attributes are
consistent with what was configured in the software
Exact match An electronic keying protection mode that requires the physical module and
the module configured in the software to match identically, according to
vendor, catalog number, major revision and minor revision
Field side Interface between user field wiring and I/O module
High Resolution Frequency Mode Operational mode in which CFM module measures incoming pulses over a
user-defined time period up to 2 seconds
Inhibit A ControlLogix process that allows you to configure an I/O module but
prevent it from communicating with the owner controller. In this case, the
controller does not establish a connection
Listen-only connection An I/O connection that allows a controller to monitor I/O module data
without owning the module

158 Glossary
Major revision A module revision that is updated any time there is a functional change to the
module resulting in an interface change with software
Minor revision A module revision that is updated any time there is a change to the module
that does not affect its function or software user interface (e.g. bug fix)
Multicast Data transmissions which reach a specific group of one or more destinations
Network update time (NUT) The smallest repetitive time interval in which the data can be sent on a
ControlNet network. The NUT may be configured over the range from 2ms
to 100ms using RSNetWorx software
Nonresettable Totalizer Mode Operational mode in which CFM module counts pulses from a Flowmeter and
scales them into volume (engineering units). In this mode, though, the count
total cannot be reset during normal module operation.
Owner controller The controller that creates and stores the primary configuration and
communication connection to a module
Producer/consumer Intelligent data exchange system devices in which the CFM module produces
data without having been polled first
Program mode In this mode, the controller program is not executing.

Inputs are actively producing data.
Outputs go to their configured program mode state
Prover Device used for the calibration of liquid meters in custody transfer
applications. Calibration compares a metered throughput to a known volume
in the prover.
Remote connection An I/O connection where the controller establishes an individual connection
with I/O modules in a remote chassis
Removable terminal block (RTB) Field wiring connector for I/O modules
Removal and insertion under ControlLogix feature that allows a user to install or remove a module or RTB
power (RIUP) while power is applied
Requested packet interval (RPI) A configurable parameter which defines when the module will multicast data
Run mode In this mode, the controller program is executing

Inputs are actively producing data.
Outputs are actively controlled
Service A system feature that is performed on user demand
System side Backplane side of the interface to the I/O module
Tag A named area of the controller’s memory where data is stored

like a variable

Glossary 159
Totalizer Mode Operational mode in which CFM module counts pulses from a Flowmeter and
scales them into volume (engineering units).
Trickle Operational mode in which the CFM module controls two lines in a filling
application, a full flow and a trickle flow. The trickle flow line provides users
greater accuracy by slowly finishing the
fill process.

160 Glossary
Notes:

Index
A Connections 21, 157

Acceleration Alarm Value Feature Connector pins on the module 13
in high resolution frequency mode 40 ControlLogix backplane connector 13
Acceleration Calculation Feature Direct 157
in high resolution frequency mode 39 Direct connection 21
Acceleration Feature Listen-only 22, 157
in high resolution frequency mode 40 Remote connection 158
with prover function in totalizer mode 47 Using the IFM 12
Accessing the Tags 85 Using the RTB 12
Alarms Wiring the RTB 66
in high resolution frequency mode 40 Wiring the standard flowmeter 70
with the filler function in totalizer mode 57 Wiring the standard output 72
with the prover function in totalizer mode 49 Wiring the standard prover 71
Applications ControlLogix Backplane Connector 13
Typical applications for the 1756-CFM module 14 ControlNet
Assembling the RTB and housing 73 CFM modules in remote chassis 24
Setting the Network Update Time (NUT) 20
Coordinated System Time (CST) 157
C Creating a New Tag 90
Changing Configuration During Module Operation 88 Current-Sourcing Outputs 35
Communications
Producer/consumer model 33
Communications Format 79, 82, 157
D
Choosing in RSLogix 5000 81 Data Structures
Communications Pop-Up Screen 93 Configuration structure 121
Compatible Match Input tags 128
Electronic keying 157 Output tags 132
Configuration 77 Data Transmissions
Altering the default configuration 79, 84 Choosing a communications format 82
Changing at the tags 86 Default Configuration 79, 83
Changing during module operation 88 Direct Connections 157
Communications pop-up screen for use with message Disable Keying
instructions 93 Electronic keying 157
Configuration pop-up screen for use with message Discrete Outputs
instructions 92 Schematics 139
Configuring CFM modules in remote chassis 95 Downloading Configuration Data 87
Downloading data 87
Message instructions 89 E
Overview 78 Electronic Keying 83, 157
Overview of the configuration process 78 Choosing a method in RSLogix 5000 81
Tag pop-up screen for use with message instructions 94 Choosing in RSLogix 5000 83
Using ladder logic 88 Compatible match 157
Using the default configuration 79, 83 Disable keying 157
Configuration Data Structure 121 Exact match 157
Configuration Pop-Up Screen 92 Error Codes 119
Exact Match
Electronic keying 157

162 Index
F Schematics 137
Fault Reporting 26, 84, 118 Flowmetering Channels 34
Error codes 119 Frequency Average Feature
Features in high resolution frequency mode 40
Internal 12, 25 with prover function in totalizer mode 46
Physical 13 Frequency Period Feature
Fill Enable Feature with prover function in totalizer mode 47
with filler function in totalizer mode 53 Functions
Fill Hold Feature Filler function in totalizer mode 50
with filler function in totalizer mode 54 Prover function in totalizer mode 42
Fill Mode Feature
with filler function in totalizer mode 53 G
Fill Start Feature Gate Inputs 34
with filler function in totalizer mode 54 Schematics 138
Fill State Feature Gross Rate Feature
with filler function in totalizer mode 54 with prover function in totalizer mode 48, 55
Fill Total Feature Gross Volume Feature
with filler function in totalizer mode 55 with filler function in totalizer mode 55
Fill Total Target Feature with prover function in totalizer mode 47
with filler function in totalizer mode 57 Grounding the Module 67
Fill Transition Feature
with filler function in totalizer mode 57
Fill Transition Timer Feature H
with filler function in totalizer mode 57 High Resolution Frequency Mode 36, 157
Filler Function Acceleration alarm value feature 40
Alarms 57 Acceleration calculation feature 39
Features available 52 Acceleration feature 40
Fill enable feature 53 Alarms 40
Fill hold feature 54 Features available 38
Fill mode feature 53 Frequency average feature 40
Fill start feature 54 Highest allowed frequency 40
Fill state feature 54 Low frequency clear feature 38
Fill tansition timer feature 57 Meter factor feature 39
Fill total feature 55 Output operation 37
Fill total target feature 57 Sample time feature 38
Fill transition feature 57 Terminal usage 37
Gross volume feature 55 Tie to counter feature 39
in totalizer mode 50 Trigger on feature 39
Low frequency clear feature 52 Highest Allowed Frequency
Net rate feature 57 in high resolution frequency mode 40
Net volume feature 55
PreTrigger feature 53 I
Tie to counter feature 53
Indicators 34
Total counts feature 55
Using to troubleshoot the module 115
Trigger on feature 53
Inhibit
Flowmeter Inputs 34
the module 157

Index 163
Inputs Retrieving 26
Flowmeter inputs 34 Serial number 16
Gate inputs 34, 138 Status 16
Input schematics 137 Vendor ID 16
Installing the Module 64 WHO service 16
Installing the RTB on the module 73 Module Input Capabilities 15
Interface Module (IFM) 12 Module Operation in Remote Chassis 24
Module Output Capabilities 15
Module Status
K
Retrieving 16
Keying Module Status Information 34
Compatible match 157
Disable 157
Electronic 81, 83, 157 N
Exact match 157 Net Rate Feature
Keying the module 65 with filler function in totalizer mode 57
Keying the RTB 66 with prover function in totalizer mode 49
Mechanical keying 13 Net Volume Feature
with filler function in totalizer mode 55
with prover function in totalizer mode 47
L
Network Update Time (NUT) 20, 158
Ladder Logic 88 Nonresettable Totalizer Mode 41, 158
Listen-only Connection 157 NUT 20, 158
Locking Tab 13
Logix5550 Controller 14, 36, 42
Low Frequency Clear Feature O
in high resolution frequency mode 38 Operational Modes
with filler function in totalizer mode 52 High resolution frequency mode 15, 36, 157
with prover function in totalizer mode 44 Nonresettable totalizer 41
Nonresettable totalizer mode 158
Totalizer 41
M
Totalizer mode 15, 159
Magnetic Pickup Output Tags Data Structure 132
Using 11, 15 Outputs
Major Revision 79, 158 Current-sourcing 35
Choosing in RSLogix 5000 81 Operation in high resolution frequency mode 37
Mechanical Keying 13 Operation in totalizer mode 41
Keying the module 65 Output schematics 139
Keying the RTB 66 Owner Controller 158
Message Instructions 89 Ownership 19
Meter Factor Feature Owner controller 158
in high resolution frequency mode 39
Minor Revision 79, 158
Choosing in RSLogix 5000 81 P
Module Features 12 Physical Features 13
Module Identification Information 16 Power Requirements 63
ASCII text string 16 Preamp Outputs
Catalog code 16 Using 11, 15
Major revision 16 Preset Values 35
Minor revision 16 PreTrigger Feature
Product type 16 with filler function in totalizer mode 53

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Producer/Consumer Communications Model 33 Revision

Program Mode 158 Major 158
Programming Software Minor 158
Using RSLogix 5000 to troubleshoot the module 117 RIUP
Prover Direction Feature Removal and insertion under power 26, 158
with prover function in totalizer mode 44 Rollover Values 35
Prover Function RPI 23, 158
Acceleration feature 47 Adjusting in RSLogix 5000 84
Alarms 49 RSLogix 5000
Features available 44 Choosing a major revision 81
Frequency average feature 46 Choosing a minor revision 81
Frequency period feature 47 Configuration overview 78
Gross rate feature 48, 55 Configuring I/O modules 26
Gross volume feature 47 Electronic keying 83
in totalizer mode 42 Error codes 119
Low frequency clear feature 44 Using to troubleshoot the module 117
Net rate feature 49 Using with RSNetWorx 19
Net volume feature 47 RSNetworx
Prover direction feature 44 Using with RSLogix 5000 19
Prover total feature 46 RTB 158
Speed feature 47 Assembling with the housing 73
Tie to counter feature 45 Installing on the module 73
Total acceleration feature 46 Keying 66
Total counts feature 46 NEMA screw type 69
Total overflow feature 45 Removing from the module 74
Total overrange feature 45 Spring clamp type 68
Total overspeed feature 46 Wiring 66
Trigger on feature 45 Run Mode 158
Prover Total Feature
with prover function in totalizer mode 46
S
Sample Time Feature
R in high resolution frequency mode 38
Remote Chassis Schematics 137
CFM module operation 20, 24 Discrete outputs 139
Configuring CFM modules 95 Flowmeter inputs 137
Remote Connection 158 Gate inputs 138
Removable Terminal Block (RTB) 12, 13, 158 Input circuits 137
Assembling with the housing 73 Output circuits 139
Installing on the module 73 Speed Feature
Keying 66 with prover function in totalizer mode 47
Removing from the module 74 Standard Flowmeter
Wiring 66 Wiring to the CFM module 70
Removal and Insertion Under Power (RIUP) 26, 158 Standard Output
Removing the Module 76 Wiring to the CFM module 72
Removing the RTB from the module 74 Standard Prover
Requested Packet Interval (RPI) 23, 158 Wiring to the CFM module 71
Adjusting in RSLogix 5000 84 Status Indicators 13, 34
Retrieving Module Identification Information 16 Using to troubleshoot the module 115
Retrieving Module Status 16

Index 165
T Trickle feature 51
Tag Pop-Up Screen 94 Trickle Feature 159
Tags for filler function in totalizer mode 51
Accessing 85 Trigger On Feature
Changing configuration at the tags 86 in high resolution frequency mode 39
Creating a new tag 90 with filler function in totalizer mode 53
Tie to Counter Feature with prover function in totalizer mode 45
in high resolution frequency mode 39 Troubleshooting
with filler function in totalizer mode 53 Module status indicators 13
with prover function in totalizer mode 45 Using RSLogix 5000 117
Total Acceleration Feature Using status indicators 115
with prover function in totalizer mode 46 Troubleshooting the Module 115
Total Counts Feature TTL Outputs
with filler function in totalizer mode 55 Using 11, 15
with prover function in totalizer mode 46 Typical 1756-CFM Applications 14
Total Overflow Feature
with prover function in totalizer mode 45 W
Total Overrange Feature Wiring
with prover function in totalizer mode 45 the NEMA screw RTB 69
Total Overspeed Feature the spring clamp RTB 68
with prover function in totalizer mode 46 Wiring the RTB 66
Totalizer Mode 15, 41, 159 Wiring the Standard Flowmeter 70
Filler function 50 Wiring the Standard Output 72
Output operation 41 Wiring the Standard Prover 71
Prover function 42
Terminal usage 41

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ControlLogix Configurable Flowmeter Module

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Preface Who Should Use This Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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Choosing an Operational Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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This manual describes how to install, configure, and troubleshoot your

You can view or download publications at

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What is the Configurable Flowmeter Module?

The ControlLogix CFM module is an intelligent I/O module that performs

The module interfaces with the following output types:

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 2 Configurable Flowmetering channels

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DC I/O Removable Terminal Block

ControlLogix backplane connector - The backplane connector interface for

Connectors pins - Input/output, power and grounding connections are made

Status indicators - Indicators display the status of communication, module

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This figure shows a CFM module in a turbine shaft speed monitoring

Shaft speed Shaft

Monitors fuel flow

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IMPORTANT You can assign both outputs to a given channel; however,

Table 1 - Assign the CFM Module’s Outputs

In this operational mode You can assign outputs that are

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Each module maintains the following information:

Table 2 - Module Identification and Status Information

Module Identification Description

IMPORTANT You must perform a WHO service to retrieve this

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Configurable Flowmeter Operation in

In traditional industrial applications, controllers poll Flowmeter modules to

ControlLogix CFM modules do not follow the traditional operational manner.

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1756-CFM modules follow these basic operational steps, as shown in Figure 2.

1. The Logix controller establishes a connection to the CFM module and

2. Flowmeters transmit input signals to the CFM module.

3. The 1756-CFM module calculates volume from accumulated pulse

4. Rather than being scanned by an owner-controller, the 1756-CFM

5. The Logix owner-controller processes the data it received from the

Figure 2 - 1756-CFM Basic Operational Steps

Logix controller 1756-CFM

IMPORTANT A 1756-CFM module’s communication, or multicasting,

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Ownership Every CFM module in the ControlLogix system must be owned by a

 stores configuration data for every CFM module that it owns.

Each CFM module continuously maintains communication with its owner

IMPORTANT Application-specific configuration data is transferred to the