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PlantPAx Library

KB AID 62682

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What is the PlantPAx Library?

The PlantPAx Library is a predefined library of controller code (Add-On

Instructions), display elements (global objects), and faceplates that let you

quickly assemble large applications with proven strategies, rich

functionality, and known performance.

Step 1: Drop and

Configure AOI

Step 2: Drop global object

on display and assign

to AOI instance

Step 3: Access faceplate

from global object at runtime

for control and maintenance

The PlantPAx Library is supported through Rockwell Automation Technical Support as long

as the Add-On Instructions have not been modified from the original distribution.


What types of PlantPAx Library objects are contained in KB AID 62682?

KB AID 62682 contains:

• PlantPAx Library of Process Objects (begin with P_) which can be used

to develop applications to automate your process devices.

• PlantPAx Library of Logix Diagnostic Objects (begin with L_) which can

be used to collect and share diagnostic information from your Logix

program.

• Built-in Instruction faceplates and display objects which can be used in

conjunction with the Process Objects and provide a consistent look and

feel to your displays

PlantPAx Library Objects include comprehensive documentation


What do you need in order to use the PlantPAx Library?

The PlantPAx library consists of predefined application code for

RSLogix5000 and FactoryTalk View. The following table shows

compatibility with these products by PlantPAx library revision:

PlantPAx Library Revision 1.0 1.5 2.0

FactoryTalk View SE 6.1 Y Y Y

FactoryTalk View SE 6.0 Y Y Y

FactoryTalk View SE 5.1 Y Y N

FactoryTalk View ME 6.1 N Y Y

FactoryTalk View ME 6.0 N Y Y

FactoryTalk View ME 5.1 N Y N

RSLogix 5000 Professional v19.x Y Y Y

RSLogix 5000 Professional v18.x Y Y Y

RSLogix 5000 Professional v17.x Y Y N

RSLogix 5000 Professional v16.x Y Y N


What are the differences between PlantPAx Library revisions?

• Different revisions of the library are released for:

– Additional library objects

– Revised functionality and features

– Different look-and-feel

• Changing PlantPAx Library revisions in existing applications is not

necessary; we will continue to support older revisions of the library

• You can’t mix and match revisions in a single application because there

are shared resources (i.e. AOI’s and Global Objects) for each revision as

well as look and feel differences in the faceplates and displays

• The Library is pre-built application code; not controller firmware or

system software. Updating PlantPAx Library revision on existing

applications requires careful planning; reviewing the PlantPAx Library

release notes would be the first step.

• New projects should use the latest revision of the PlantPAx Library


What are the differences in features between PlantPAx Library Revisions?

PlantPAx Library Revision 1.0 1.5 2.0

PanelView Plus Support

(FactoryTalk ME)N Y Y

Support for FactoryTalk View 6.0

(and later) remote

acknowledgement of alarms

N N Y

Refactored displays based on

ASM GuidelinesN N Y

A summary of feature differences between revisions is shown in the table

below:

For a complete list of feature differences and revised functionality, refer to the

release notes for the specific PlantPAx Library revision


What Process Objects are available in each PlantPAx Library Revision?

Process Object Description 1.0 1.5 2.0

Input Processing

P_AIn Analog Input Y Y Y

P_AInAdv Advanced Analog Input Y Y Y

P_AInDual Dual Sensor Analog Input Y Y Y

P_AInMulti Multiple Analog Input N N Y

P_Din Discrete Input Object Y Y Y

Motors

P_Motor Single-Speed Motor Y Y Y

P_Motor2Spd Two-Speed Motor Y Y Y

P_MotorRev Reversing Motor Y Y Y

P_MotorHO Hand Operated Motor Y Y Y

P_VSD Variable Speed Drive Y Y Y

Valves

P_ValveMO Motor Operated Valve Y Y Y

P_ValveSO Solenoid Operated Valve Y Y Y

P_ValveHO Hand Operated Valve Y Y Y

P_ValveMP Mix Proof Valve N N Y

P_ValveC Analog/pulsed control valve N N Y

Output Processing

P_AOut Analog Output Y Y Y

P_DOut Discrete Output N N Y

Process Object Description 1.0 1.5 2.0

Additional Objects

P_DoseFM Flow Meter Dosing Y Y Y

P_DoseWS Weigh Scale Dosing Y Y Y

P_StrapTbl Tank Strapping Table N N Y

P_Fanout Analog Fanout N N Y

P_PTCompPressure/Temperature

CompensationN N Y

P_D4SDDiscrete 2, 3, or 4 State

DeviceN N Y

P_nPos n Position Device N N Y

P_Logic Boolean Logic N N Y

Extension Objects

P_Intlk Interlock with First Out Y Y Y

P_Perm Permissives Y Y Y

P_ResInh Restart Inhibit Y Y Y

P_RunTime Run time and start counter Y Y Y

P_ValveStats Valve Statistics N N Y

Supporting Objects

P_Alarm Common Alarm Block Y Y Y

P_Mode Common Mode Block Y Y Y

P_Reset Central Reset Y Y Y


What Logix Diagnostic Objects are available in each PlantPAx Library Revision?

A summary of the Logix Diagnostic Objects available in each PlantPAx

Library revision is shown in the table below:

Logix Diagnostic Object Description 1.0 1.5 2.0

L_CPU Controller Usage Monitor Y Y Y

L_TaskMonitor Controller Task Monitor Y Y Y

L_Redun Redundant Controller Monitor N N Y

L_ChangeDet Controller Change Detector N N Y


What Built-in Instruction displays are available in each PlantPAx Library Revision?

A summary of the Built-in instruction faceplate and global objects available

in each PlantPAx Library revision is shown in the table below:

RSLogix5000 Function

Block InstructionDescription 1.0 1.5 2.0

PIDEEnhanced PID (including faceplate

for PIDE auto tune option)Y Y Y

RMPS Ramp/Soak Y Y Y

TOT Totalizer Y Y Y

See 1756-RM006 for more information on the PIDE, RMPS, and TOT instructions


PlantPAx LibraryFrequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I need to use the PlantPAx Library if I am using PlantPAx?

A: No. The use of the PlantPAx Library of Process Objects is not a

requirement of the PlantPAx System. However, we do highly recommend

the use of the PlantPAx Library of Logix Diagnostic Objects on all PlantPAx

Systems.

Q: Where can I get the latest revision of the PlantPAx Library of

Process Objects?

A: The latest revision of the PlantPAx Library of Process Objects can

always be found on the Rockwell Automation Knowledgebase in article ID

62682. A TechConnect support contract is required for download.


PlantPAx Library Frequently Asked Questions

Q: I am currently using PlantPAx Library revision 1.5 in my plant. I

would like to use one of the new objects revision 2.0. What should I

do?

A: Using two different revisions of the PlantPAx Library in a single

application is not supported. You may use the PlantPAx library 2.0 as a

guide to develop similar functionality in your application code without

breaking your existing objects.

Q: How do I get support for the PlantPAx Library?

A: If you experience technical issues with the PlantPAx Library, you can

call Rockwell technical support. Be sure to ask for PlantPAx support.

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