ProSoft Technology inRAx MVI46-GEC User manual

MVI46-GEC
SLC Platform
Generic ASCII Ethernet Interface Module
User Manual
April 30, 2008

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All modules in the MVI series use a rechargeable Lithium Vanadium Pentoxide battery to
backup the 512K SRAM memory, real-time clock, and CMOS. The battery should last for
the life of the module.
The module must be powered for approximately twenty hours before it becomes fully
charged. After it is fully charged, the battery provides backup power for the CMOS setup
and configuration data, the real-time clock, and the 512K SRAM memory for
approximately 21 days.
Before you remove a module from its power source, ensure that the battery within the
module is fully charged. A fully charged battery will hold the BIOS settings (after being
removed from its power source) for a limited number of days (15 for the PC56). When
the battery is fully discharged, the module will revert to the default BIOS settings.
Note: The battery is not user replaceable.
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Contents
PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE................................................................................................................2
Battery Life Advisory..........................................................................................................................2
Your Feedback Please ......................................................................................................................2
ProSoft® Product Documentation .....................................................................................................3
GUIDE TO THE MVI46-GEC USER MANUAL .......................................................................................7
1START HERE....................................................................................................................................9
1.1 System Requirements.................................................................................................................9
1.2 Package Contents.....................................................................................................................10
1.3 Install ProSoft Configuration Builder Software..........................................................................10
1.4 Setting Jumpers ........................................................................................................................12
1.5 Install the Module in the Rack...................................................................................................12
1.6 Connect your PC to the Processor ...........................................................................................14
1.7 Download the Sample Program to the Processor.....................................................................15
1.7.1 Configuring RSLinx.................................................................................................................... 16
1.8 Connect your PC to the Module................................................................................................17
2MODULE CONFIGURATION..........................................................................................................19
2.1 Installing and Configuring the Module.......................................................................................19
2.2 Module Data..............................................................................................................................21
2.3 ProSoft Configuration Builder ...................................................................................................21
2.3.1 Set Up the Project ..................................................................................................................... 22
2.3.2 Set Module Parameters............................................................................................................. 24
2.4 [Module] ....................................................................................................................................26
2.4.1 Module Name ............................................................................................................................ 26
2.5 [Server x]...................................................................................................................................26
2.5.1 Enabled ..................................................................................................................................... 26
2.5.2 Service Port Number ................................................................................................................. 26
2.5.3 Connection Timeout .................................................................................................................. 26
2.5.4 Connection Close Type ............................................................................................................. 27
2.5.5 Swap Rx Data Bytes.................................................................................................................. 27
2.5.6 Swap Tx Data Bytes .................................................................................................................. 27
2.6 Ethernet Configuration ..............................................................................................................27
2.7 Download the Project to the Module.........................................................................................28
3LADDER LOGIC .............................................................................................................................31
4DIAGNOSTICS AND TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................33
4.1 Reading Status Data from the Module......................................................................................33
4.1.1 Required Hardware ................................................................................................................... 33
4.1.2 The Configuration/Debug Menu................................................................................................. 34
4.1.3 Main Menu................................................................................................................................. 36
4.1.4 Network Menu ........................................................................................................................... 39
4.2 LED Status Indicators ...............................................................................................................40
4.2.1 Ethernet LED Indicators ............................................................................................................ 41
4.2.2 Clearing a Fault Condition ......................................................................................................... 41
4.2.3 Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................... 41
5REFERENCE...................................................................................................................................43
5.1 Product Specifications...............................................................................................................43
5.1.1 Features and Benefits ............................................................................................................... 43
5.1.2 General Specifications............................................................................................................... 43
5.1.3 Hardware Specifications............................................................................................................ 44
5.1.4 Functional Specifications........................................................................................................... 44

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5.2 Functional Overview ................................................................................................................. 45
5.2.1 General Concepts ..................................................................................................................... 45
5.3 Cable Connections ................................................................................................................... 56
5.3.1 Ethernet Connection.................................................................................................................. 56
5.3.2 RS-232 Configuration/Debug Port............................................................................................. 57
5.3.3 DB9 to RJ45 Adaptor (Cable 14)............................................................................................... 59
5.4 MVI46-GEC Status Data Area.................................................................................................. 59
5.5 MVI46-GEC Configuration Data ............................................................................................... 65
6SUPPORT, SERVICE & WARRANTY........................................................................................... 67
6.1 How to Contact Us: Sales and Support.................................................................................... 68
6.2 Return Material Authorization (RMA) Policies and Conditions................................................. 68
6.2.1 All Product Returns ................................................................................................................... 69
6.3 Procedures for Return of Units Under Warranty ...................................................................... 69
6.4 Procedures for Return of Units Out of Warranty ...................................................................... 70
6.4.1 Un-repairable Units ................................................................................................................... 70
6.4.2 Purchasing Warranty Extension ................................................................................................ 71
6.5 LIMITED WARRANTY.............................................................................................................. 71
6.5.1 What Is Covered By This Warranty ........................................................................................... 71
6.5.2 What Is Not Covered By This Warranty..................................................................................... 72
6.5.3 DISCLAIMER REGARDING HIGH RISK ACTIVITIES .............................................................. 73
6.5.4 DISCLAIMER OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES......................................................................... 73
6.5.5 LIMITATION OF REMEDIES**.................................................................................................. 73
6.5.6 Time Limit for Bringing Suit ....................................................................................................... 73
6.5.7 No Other Warranties ................................................................................................................. 74
6.5.8 Intellectual Property................................................................................................................... 74
6.5.9 Additional Restrictions Relating To Software And Other Intellectual Property........................... 74
6.5.10 Allocation of risks ...................................................................................................................... 74
6.5.11 Controlling Law and Severability ............................................................................................... 75
INDEX.................................................................................................................................................... 77

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Guide to the MVI46-GEC User Manual
Function Section to Read Details
Introduction
(Must Do)
→
Start Here (page 9)
This Section introduces the customer to the
module. Included are: package contents,
system requirements, hardware installation,
and basic configuration.
Verify Communication,
Diagnostic and
Troubleshooting
→Verifying
Communication
(page 40)
Diagnostics and
Troubleshooting
(page 33)
This section describes how to verify
communications with the network. Diagnostic
and Troubleshooting procedures.
Reference
Product Specifications
Functional Overview
Glossary
→Reference (page
43)
Functional
Overview (page 45)
Product
Specifications
(page 43)
These sections contain general references
associated with this product, Specifications,
and the Functional Overview.
Support, Service, and
Warranty
Index
→Support, Service
and Warranty
(page 67)
This section contains Support, Service and
Warranty information.
Index of chapters.

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1 Start Here
In This Chapter
System Requirements .............................................................................9
Package Contents .................................................................................10
Install ProSoft Configuration Builder Software.......................................10
Setting Jumpers ....................................................................................12
Install the Module in the Rack ...............................................................12
Connect your PC to the Processor ........................................................14
Download the Sample Program to the Processor..................................15
Connect your PC to the Module ............................................................17
Installing the MVI46-GEC module requires a reasonable working knowledge of
the Rockwell Automation hardware, the MVI46-GEC Module and the application
in which they will be used.
Caution: It is important that those responsible for implementation can complete the
application without exposing personnel, or equipment, to unsafe or inappropriate working
conditions. Safety, quality and experience are key factors in a successful installation.
1.1 System Requirements
The MVI46-GEC module requires the following minimum hardware and software
components:
Rockwell Automation SLC 5/02 M0/M1 capable processors (or newer), with
compatible power supply and one free slot in the rack, for the MVI46-GEC
module. The module requires 800mA of available power.
Rockwell Automation RSLogix 500 programming software.
Rockwell Automation RSLinx communication software
Pentium® II 500 MHz minimum. Pentium III 733 MHz (or better)
recommended
Supported operating systems:
oMicrosoft® Windows 98
oWindows NT® (version 4 with SP4 or higher)
oWindows 2000
oWindows XP
32 Mbytes of RAM minimum, 64 Mbytes of RAM recommended
50 Mbytes of free hard disk space (or more based on application
requirements)

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16-color VGA graphics adapter, 640 x 480 minimum resolution (256 Color
800 ×600 recommended)
CD-ROM drive
3.5 inch floppy disk drive
HyperTerminal or other terminal emulator program capable of file transfers
using Zmodem protocol.
1.2 Package Contents
The following components are included with your MVI46-GEC module, and are
all required for installation and configuration.
Important: Before beginning the installation, please verify that all of the following items are
present.
Qty. Part Name Part Number Part Description
1 MVI46-GEC
Module
MVI46-GEC Generic ASCII Ethernet Interface Module
1 Cable Cable #15, RS232
Null Modem
For RS232 Connection to the CFG Port
1 Cable RJ45 to DB9 Male
Adapter
For DB9 Connection to Module's Port
1 inRAx
Solutions
CD
Contains sample programs, utilities and
documentation for the MVI46-GEC module.
If any of these components are missing, please contact ProSoft Technology
Support for replacement parts.
1.3 Install ProSoft Configuration Builder Software
You must install the ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) software in order to
configure the MVI46-GEC module. You can always get the newest version of
ProSoft Configuration Builder from the ProSoft Technology web site.
To install ProSoft Configuration Builder from the ProSoft Web Site
1 Open your web browser and navigate to http://www.prosoft-
technology.com/pcb
2 Click the Download Here link to download the latest version of ProSoft
Configuration Builder.

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3 Choose "Save" or "Save File" when prompted. The following illustrations
show the file download prompt for two of the most common web browsers.
4 Make a note of the location where you saved the file, for example "Desktop",
or "My Documents", so you can start the installation program.
5 When the download is complete, locate and open the file, and then follow the
instructions on your screen to install the program.
If you do not have access to the Internet, you can install ProSoft Configuration
Builder from the ProSoft Solutions CD-ROM, included in the package with your
MVI46-GEC module.
To install ProSoft Configuration Builder from the CD-ROM
1 Insert the ProSoft Solutions CD-ROM into the CD drive of your PC. Wait for
the startup screen to appear.
2 On the startup screen, click Product Documentation. This action opens an
explorer window.
3 Click to open the Utilities folder. This folder contains all of the applications
and files you will need to set up and configure your module.
4 Double-click the ProSoft Configuration Builder Setup program and follow the
instructions on your screen to install the software on your PC.
Note: Many of the configuration and maintenance procedures use files and other utilities on the
CD-ROM. You may wish to copy the files from the Utilities folder on the CD-ROM to a convenient
location on your hard drive.

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1.4 Setting Jumpers
Note: The Setup Jumper acts as "write protection" for the module's flash memory. In "write
protected" mode, the Setup pins are not connected, and the module's firmware cannot be
overwritten. Do not jumper the Setup pins together unless you are directed to do so by ProSoft
Technical Support.
1.5 Install the Module in the Rack
If you have not already installed and configured your SLC processor and power
supply, please do so before installing the MVI46-GEC module. Refer to your
Rockwell Automation product documentation for installation instructions.
Warning: You must follow all safety instructions when installing this or any other electronic
devices. Failure to follow safety procedures could result in damage to hardware or data, or even
serious injury or death to personnel. Refer to the documentation for each device you plan to
connect to verify that suitable safety procedures are in place before installing or servicing the
device.
After you have checked the placement of the jumpers, insert MVI46-GEC into the
SLC™ chassis. Use the same technique recommended by Rockwell Automation
to remove and install SLC™ modules.

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Warning: This module is not hot-swappable! Always remove power from the rack before
inserting or removing this module, or damage may result to the module, the processor, or other
connected devices.
1 Turn power OFF.
2 Align the module with the top and bottom guides, and slide it into the rack
until the module is firmly against the backplane connector.
3 With a firm but steady push, snap the module into place.
4 Check that the holding clips on the top and bottom of the module are securely
in the locking holes of the rack.
5 Make a note of the slot location. You will need to identify the slot in which the
module is installed in order for the sample program to work correctly. Slot
numbers are identified on the green circuit board (backplane) of the SLC
rack.
6 Turn power ON.
Note: If you insert the module improperly, the system may stop working, or may behave
unpredictably.

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1.6 Connect your PC to the Processor
1 Connect the right-angle connector end of the cable to your controller at the
communications port.
2 Connect the straight connector end of the cable to the serial port on your
computer.

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1.7 Download the Sample Program to the Processor
To download the sample program from RSLogix 500 to the SLC processor:
Note: The key switch on the front of the SLC processor must be in the REM position.
1 If you are not already online to the processor, open the Communications
menu, and then choose Download. RSLogix will establish communication
with the processor.
2 Click the Download button to transfer the sample program to the processor.
3 RSLogix will compile the program and transfer it to the processor. This
process may take a few minutes.
4 When the download is complete, RSLogix will open another confirmation
dialog box. Click Yes to switch the processor from Program mode to Run
mode.
Note: If you receive an error message during these steps, refer to your RSLogix documentation to
interpret and correct the error.

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1.7.1 Configuring RSLinx
If RSLogix is unable to establish communication with the processor, follow these steps:
1 Open RSLinx.
2 Open the Communications menu, and choose Configure Drivers.
This action opens the Configure Drivers dialog box.
Note: If the list of configured drivers is blank, you must first choose and configure a driver from the
Available Driver Types list. The recommended driver type to choose for serial communication with
the processor is "RS-232 DF1 Devices".

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3 Click to select the driver, and then click Configure. This action opens the
Configure Allen-Bradley DF1 Communications Device dialog box.
4 Click the Auto-Configure button. RSLinx will attempt to configure your serial
port to work with the selected driver.
5 When you see the message "Auto Configuration Successful", click the OK
button to dismiss the dialog box.
Note: If the auto-configuration procedure fails, verify that the cables are connected correctly
between the processor and the serial port on your computer, and then try again. If you are still
unable to auto-configure the port, refer to your RSLinx documentation for further troubleshooting
steps.
1.8 Connect your PC to the Module
With the module securely mounted, connect your PC to the Configuration/Debug
port using an RJ45-DB-9 Serial Adapter Cable and a Null Modem Cable.
1 Attach both cables as shown.
2 Insert the RJ45 cable connector into the Configuration/Debug port of the
module.

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3 Attach the other end to the serial port on your PC or laptop.

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2 Module Configuration
In This Chapter
Installing and Configuring the Module ...................................................19
Module Data..........................................................................................21
ProSoft Configuration Builder ................................................................21
[Module].................................................................................................26
[Server x]...............................................................................................26
Ethernet Configuration ..........................................................................27
Download the Project to the Module......................................................28
This section contains the setup procedure, data, and ladder logic for successful
application of the MVI46-GEC module. Each step in the setup procedure is
defined in order to simplify the use of the module.
2.1 Installing and Configuring the Module
This chapter describes how to install and configure the module to work with your
application. The configuration process consists of the following steps.
1 Use RSLogix to identify the module to the processor and add the module to a
project.
Note: The RSLogix software must be in "offline" mode to add the module to a project.
2 Modify the module's configuration files to meet the needs of your application,
and copy the updated configuration to the module. Example configuration
files are provided on the CD-ROM. Refer to the Modifying the Example
Configuration File section, later in this chapter, for more information on the
configuration files.
3 Modify the example ladder logic to meet the needs of your application, and
copy the ladder logic to the processor. Example ladder logic files are provided
on the CD-ROM.
Note: If you are installing this module in an existing application, you can copy the necessary
elements from the example ladder logic into your application.
The rest of this chapter describes these steps in more detail.

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The first step in installing and configuring the module is to define the module to
the system. Select the I/O Configuration option from the program screen. The
system displays the following window:
Select the Other module from the list. This causes the system to display the
following dialog box:
Enter the module I/O card ID number as 12835, then click OK. Double-click the
mouse on the module just added to the rack. Fill in the dialog box as shown:
Click OK to apply the settings. Close this dialog box.