Hello everyone, I am currently facing an issue with configuring a 1734 IB8S Point I/O slice in a 1734-Aentr rack. Despite successfully setting the IP address and being able to detect other non-safety I/O slices in the rack, I am encountering a problem with the safety I/O in RSLinx. In ControlLogix, within the properties screen of the IB8S, the Configuration Ownership under the safety tab is showing as ???. I have attempted to reset the ownership but have not seen any changes. Unlike other I/O on different racks where the configuration ownership is labeled as local, I am stuck with this issue. The manuals provide limited guidance, suggesting to reset ownership and set the Safety Network Number. Can someone please advise on what steps I should take to properly configure this card? Thank you.
If you see a triangle icon on your screen, it is important to select the card under the fourth tab and confirm its configuration. This could potentially resolve the issue you are experiencing.
To troubleshoot, start by inhibiting the module, followed by resetting ownership, and then un-inhibiting the module. This process can help resolve any issues related to module control and access.
Additionally, ownership cannot be reset if there are pending edits to module properties, a safety task signature is in place, or if the module is safety-locked. This restriction ensures that data integrity is maintained and all safety protocols are adhered to.
Understood, thank you.
It definitely looks like you have a somewhat tricky issue there. I underwent a similar situation a while back, wherein my safety I/O wouldn't properly get recognized and had a similar problem with the configuration ownership. There are a couple of things I recommend you check: make sure the firmware versions between your AENTR and Controllogix are compatible. This tends to be a common cause of communication incongruities. Furthermore, you might want to consult specific technical support from Rockwell Automation if the issue persists after checking the firmware. I've always found their support to be insightful and extremely helpful.
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Answer: Answer: The Configuration Ownership displaying as '???' could indicate a communication or configuration issue between the Safety I/O slice and the controller. It may require troubleshooting to properly establish ownership.
Answer: Answer: To address this issue, you can try resetting the ownership and ensuring that the Safety Network Number is correctly set. These steps might help in properly configuring the Safety I/O slice.
Answer: Answer: In addition to resetting ownership and setting the Safety Network Number, you may also want to check for any firmware updates, verify the network configuration, and ensure proper module installation to troubleshoot configuration issues effectively.
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