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MVI56-DNPSNET
ControlLogix Platform
DNP 3.0 Server over Ethernet
Communication Module
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Important Installation Instructions
Power, Input, and Output (I/O) wiring must be in accordance with Class I, Division 2 wiring methods, Article 501-4 (b)
of the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70 for installation in the U.S., or as specified in Section 18-1J2 of the Canadian
Electrical Code for installations in Canada, and in accordance with the authority having jurisdiction. The following
warnings must be heeded:
WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - SUBSTITUTION OF OMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR SUITABILITY FOR LASS
I, DIV. 2;
WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - WHEN IN HAZARDOUS LO ATIONS, TURN OFF POWER BEFORE
REPLA ING OR WIRING MODULES
WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - DO NOT DIS ONNE T EQUIPMENT UNLESS POWER HAS BEEN
SWIT HED OFF OR THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NON-HAZARDOUS.
THIS DEVI E SHALL BE POWERED BY LASS 2 OUTPUTS ONLY.
MVI (Multi Vendor Interface) Modules
WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - DO NOT DISCONNECT EQUIPMENT UNLESS POWER HAS BEEN
SWITCHED OFF OR THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NON-HAZARDOUS.
AVERTISSEMENT - RISQUE D'EXPLOSION - AVANT DE DÉCONNECTER L'ÉQUIPEMENT, COUPER LE
COURANT OU S'ASSURER QUE L'EMPLACEMENT EST DÉSIGNÉ NON DANGEREUX.
Warnings
North America Warnings
Power, Input, and Output (I/O) wiring must be in accordance with Class I, Division 2 wiring methods, Article 501-4 (b)
of the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70 for installation in the U.S., or as specified in Section 18-1J2 of the Canadian
Electrical Code for installations in Canada, and in accordance with the authority having jurisdiction. The following
warnings must be heeded:
A Warning - Explosion Hazard - Substitution of components may impair suitability for Class I, Division 2.
B Warning - Explosion Hazard - When in hazardous locations, turn off power before replacing or rewiring modules.
C Warning - Explosion Hazard - Do not disconnect equipment unless power has been switched off or the area is
known to be non-hazardous.
Avertissement - Risque d'explosion - Avant de déconnecter l'équipement, couper le courant
ou s'assurer que l'emplacement est désigné non dangereux.
D Suitable for use in Class I, Division 2 Groups A, B, C and D Hazardous Locations or Non-Hazardous Locations.
ATEX Warnings and Conditions of Safe Usage
Power, Input, and Output (I/O) wiring must be in accordance with the authority having jurisdiction.
A Warning - Explosion Hazard - When in hazardous locations, turn off power before replacing or wiring modules.
B Warning - Explosion Hazard - Do not disconnect equipment unless power has been switched off or the area is
known to be non-hazardous.
C These products are intended to be mounted in an IP54 enclosure. The devices shall provide external means to
prevent the rated voltage being exceeded by transient disturbances of more than 40%. This device must be used
only with ATEX certified backplanes.
D DO NOT OPEN WHEN ENERGIZED.

Battery Life Advisory
The MVI46, MVI56, MVI56E, MVI69, and MVI71 modules use a rechargeable Lithium Vanadium Pentoxide battery to
backup the 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 the battery becomes fully charged. After it is fully charged, the battery
provides backup power for the CMOS setup and the real-time clock for approximately 21 days. When the battery is
fully discharged, the module will revert to the default BIOS and clock settings.
Note: The battery is not user replaceable.
Markings
Electrical Ratings
Backplane Current Load: 800 mA @ 5.1 Vdc; 3 mA @ 24 Vdc
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)
Storage Temperature: -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F)
Shock: 30 g, operational; 50 g, non-operational; Vibration: 5 g from 10 Hz to 150 Hz
Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% with no condensation
All phase conductor sizes must be at least 1.3 mm(squared) and all earth ground conductors must be at least
4mm(squared).
Label Markings
ATEX
II 3 G
EEx nA IIC T6
0°C <= Ta <= 60°C
cULus
E183151
Class I Div 2 Groups A,B,C,D
T6
-30°C <= Ta <= 60°C
Agenc Approvals and Certifications
Agency Applicable Standard
RoHS
CE EMC-EN61326-1:2006; EN61000-6-4:2007
ATEX EN60079-15:2003
cULus UL508; UL1604; CSA 22.2 No. 142 & 213
CB Safety CA/10533/CSA
IEC 61010-1 Ed.2; CB 243333-2056722 (2090408)
GOST-R EN 61010
CSA EN 61010
243333 ME06 E183151

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Contents
Your Feedback Please........................................................................................................................2
How to Contact Us ..............................................................................................................................2
ProSoft Technology
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Product Documentation....................................................................................2
Important Installation Instructions .......................................................................................................3
MVI (Multi Vendor Interface) Modules ................................................................................................3
Warnings.............................................................................................................................................3
Battery Life Advisory ...........................................................................................................................4
Markings..............................................................................................................................................4
Guide to the MVI56-DNPSNET User Manual 9
1 Start Here 11
1.1 System Requirements.............................................................................................12
1.2 Package Contents ...................................................................................................13
1.3 Installing ProSoft Configuration Builder Software ...................................................14
1.4 Setting Jumpers ......................................................................................................15
1.5 Installing the Module in the Rack ............................................................................16
1.6 Connecting Your PC to the ControlLogix Processor...............................................17
1.7 Opening the Sample Ladder Logic..........................................................................18
1.7.1 Determining the Firmware Version of Your Processor............................................18
1.7.2 Selecting the Slot Number for the Module ..............................................................19
1.7.3 Configuring the RSLinx Driver for the PC COM Port ..............................................21
1.8 Downloading the Sample Program to the Processor ..............................................23
1.9 Connecting your PC to the Module .........................................................................24
2 Configuring the MVI56-DNPSNET Module 25
2.1 Using ProSoft Configuration Builder .......................................................................26
2.1.1 Setting Up the Project .............................................................................................26
2.1.2 Renaming PCB Objects ..........................................................................................28
2.2 [Backplane Configuration] .......................................................................................30
2.2.1 Module Name ..........................................................................................................30
2.2.2 Read Register Start.................................................................................................30
2.2.3 Read Register Count...............................................................................................30
2.2.4 Write Register Start .................................................................................................30
2.2.5 Write Register Count ...............................................................................................30
2.2.6 Failure Flag Count...................................................................................................30
2.2.7 Error Offset..............................................................................................................31
2.2.8 Initializing Output Data ............................................................................................31
2.3 [DNP ENET Slave] ..................................................................................................32
2.3.1 Internal Slave ID......................................................................................................32
2.3.2 Use IP List ...............................................................................................................32
2.3.3 Use Trip/Close Single Point ....................................................................................33
2.3.4 Binary Inputs ...........................................................................................................34
2.3.5 Analog Inputs ..........................................................................................................34
2.3.6 Float Inputs..............................................................................................................34
2.3.7 Counters..................................................................................................................35

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2.3.8 Binary Outputs ........................................................................................................ 35
2.3.9 Analog Outputs ....................................................................................................... 35
2.3.10 Float Outputs .......................................................................................................... 35
2.3.11 BI Class................................................................................................................... 35
2.3.12 AI Class................................................................................................................... 35
2.3.13 Float Class .............................................................................................................. 35
2.3.14 AI Deadband........................................................................................................... 36
2.3.15 Float Deadband ...................................................................................................... 36
2.3.16 Select/Operate Arm Time ....................................................................................... 36
2.3.17 Write Time Interval.................................................................................................. 36
2.3.18 App Layer Confirm Tout.......................................................................................... 36
2.3.19 Unsolicited Response ............................................................................................. 36
2.3.20 Class 1 Unsol Resp Min ......................................................................................... 37
2.3.21 Class 2 Unsol Resp Min ......................................................................................... 37
2.3.22 Class 3 Unsol Resp Min ......................................................................................... 37
2.3.23 Unsol Resp Delay ................................................................................................... 37
2.3.24 Uresp Master Address ............................................................................................ 37
2.3.25 AI Events with Time ................................................................................................ 37
2.3.26 AI with Flag ............................................................................................................. 37
2.3.27 BI with Flag ............................................................................................................. 38
2.3.28 BI Events Without Time .......................................................................................... 38
2.3.29 BO Without Flag...................................................................................................... 38
2.3.30 Counter with Flag.................................................................................................... 38
2.3.31 Frozen Counter with Flag ....................................................................................... 38
2.3.32 Time Sync Before Events ....................................................................................... 39
2.4 [DNP Slave Binary Inputs] ...................................................................................... 40
2.4.1 Point #..................................................................................................................... 40
2.4.2 Class ....................................................................................................................... 40
2.5 [DNP Slave Analog Inputs] ..................................................................................... 41
2.5.1 Point #..................................................................................................................... 41
2.5.2 Class ....................................................................................................................... 41
2.5.3 Deadband ............................................................................................................... 41
2.6 [DNP Slave Float Inputs] ........................................................................................ 42
2.6.1 Point #..................................................................................................................... 42
2.6.2 Class ....................................................................................................................... 42
2.6.3 Deadband ............................................................................................................... 42
2.7 [DNP ENET IP ADDRESSES] ................................................................................ 43
2.8 Ethernet Configuration............................................................................................ 44
2.9 Downloading the Project to the Module Using a Serial COM Port ......................... 45
3 Ladder Logic 47
3.1 Module Data Objects .............................................................................................. 48
3.1.1 DNPModuleDef Object ........................................................................................... 48
3.1.2 Special Objects....................................................................................................... 51
3.2 Adding the Module to an Existing Project............................................................... 53
4 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 57
4.1 LED Status Indicators ............................................................................................. 58
4.1.1 Ethernet LED Indicators.......................................................................................... 59
4.1.2 Clearing a Fault Condition ...................................................................................... 59
4.1.3 Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................... 59

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4.1.4 Error Status Table ...................................................................................................60
4.2 Using ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) for Diagnostics....................................62
4.2.1 Using the Diagnostic Window in ProSoft Configuration Builder..............................62
4.2.2 Navigation ...............................................................................................................64
4.2.3 Main Menu...............................................................................................................65
4.2.4 DNP Menu...............................................................................................................67
4.2.5 Database View Menu ..............................................................................................69
4.2.6 Network Menu .........................................................................................................71
4.3 Reading Status Data from the Module ....................................................................73
5 Reference 75
5.1 Product Specifications.............................................................................................76
5.1.1 General Specifications ............................................................................................76
5.1.2 Hardware Specifications..........................................................................................77
5.1.3 Functional Specifications.........................................................................................78
5.2 Functional Overview................................................................................................79
5.2.1 General Concepts ...................................................................................................79
5.3 MVI56-DNPSNET Application Design.....................................................................93
5.3.1 Designing the system ..............................................................................................93
5.3.2 Communication Parameters..................................................................................105
5.3.3 Functionality ..........................................................................................................105
5.3.4 Data Transfer at Startup........................................................................................105
5.3.5 Module Operation..................................................................................................106
5.4 Cable Connections ................................................................................................107
5.4.1 Ethernet Connection..............................................................................................107
5.4.2 RS-232 Configuration/Debug Port ........................................................................108
5.4.3 DB9 to RJ45 Adaptor (Cable 14) ..........................................................................111
5.5 Configuration Data ................................................................................................112
5.6 MVI56-DNPSNET Status Data..............................................................................116
5.7 Internal Indication Bits (IIN Bits) for DNP Server ..................................................119
5.7.1 First Byte ...............................................................................................................119
5.7.2 Second Byte ..........................................................................................................119
5.8 DNP Subset Definition...........................................................................................120
5.9 Device Profile ........................................................................................................126
5.10 Event Size Computation........................................................................................128
6 Support, Service & Warranty 129
Contacting Technical Support.........................................................................................................129
6.1 Return Material Authorization (RMA) Policies and Conditions..............................131
6.1.1 Returning Any Product ..........................................................................................131
6.1.2 Returning Units Under Warranty ...........................................................................132
6.1.3 Returning Units Out of Warranty ...........................................................................132
6.2 LIMITED WARRANTY...........................................................................................133
6.2.1 What Is Covered By This Warranty.......................................................................133
6.2.2 What Is Not Covered By This Warranty ................................................................134
6.2.3 Disclaimer Regarding High Risk Activities ............................................................134
6.2.4 Intellectual Property Indemnity..............................................................................135
6.2.5 Disclaimer of all Other Warranties ........................................................................135
6.2.6 Limitation of Remedies **......................................................................................136
6.2.7 Time Limit for Bringing Suit ...................................................................................136
6.2.8 No Other Warranties .............................................................................................136

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6.2.9 Allocation of Risks ................................................................................................ 136
6.2.10 Controlling Law and Severability .......................................................................... 136
Index 137

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Function Section to Read Details
Introduction
(Must Do)
→ Start Here (page 11)
This section introduces the customer to the
module. Included are: package contents,
system requirements, hardware installation, and
basic configuration.
Diagnostic and
Troubleshooting
→ Diagnostics and
Troubleshooting
(page 57)
This section describes Diagnostic and
Troubleshooting procedures.
Reference
Product Specifications
→ Reference (page 75)
Product
Specifications (page
76)
These sections contain general references
associated with this product and its
Specifications..
Support, Service, and
Warranty
Index
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and Warranty (page
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Index
This section contains Support, Service and
Warranty information.
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1 Start Here
In This Chapter
System Requirements ...........................................................................12
Package Contents.................................................................................13
Installing ProSoft Configuration Builder Software..................................14
Setting Jumpers ....................................................................................15
Installing the Module in the Rack...........................................................16
Connecting Your PC to the ControlLogix Processor..............................17
Opening the Sample Ladder Logic........................................................18
Downloading the Sample Program to the Processor.............................23
Connecting your PC to the Module........................................................24
To get the most benefit from this User Manual, you should have the following
skills:
Rockwell Automation
®
RSLogix™ software: launch the program, configure
ladder logic, and transfer the ladder logic to the processor
Microsoft Windows: install and launch programs, execute menu commands,
navigate dialog boxes, and enter data
Hardware installation and wiring: install the module, and safely connect
Distributed Network Protocol and ControlLogix devices to a power source and
to the MVI56-DNPSNET module’s application port(s)

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1.1 System Requirements
The MVI56-DNPSNET module requires the following minimum hardware and
software components:
Rockwell Automation ControlLogix™ processor, with compatible power
supply and one free slot in the rack, for the MVI56-DNPSNET module. The
module requires 800 mA of available power.
Rockwell Automation RSLogix 5000 programming software version 2.51 or
higher
Rockwell Automation RSLinx communication software
Pentium
®
II 450 MHz minimum. Pentium III 733 MHz (or better)
recommended
Supported operating systems:
o Microsoft Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 1 or 2
o Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional with Service Pack 1, 2, or 3
o Microsoft Windows Server 2003
128 Mbytes of RAM minimum, 256 Mbytes of RAM recommended
100 Mbytes of free hard disk space (or more based on application
requirements)
256-color VGA graphics adapter, 800 x 600 minimum resolution (True Color
1024 ×768 recommended)
CD-ROM drive
ProSoft Configuration Builder, HyperTerminal or other terminal emulator
program.
Note: You can install the module in a local or remote rack. For remote rack installation, the module
requires EtherNet/IP or ontrolNet communication with the processor.

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1.2 Package Contents
The following components are included with your MVI56-DNPSNET 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 MVI56-DNPSNET
Module MVI56-DNPSNET DNP 3.0 Server over Ethernet Communication Module
1 Cable Cable #15 - RS232
Null Modem For RS232 between a Personal Computer (PC) and the CFG port of the module
1 Cable Cable #14 - RJ45
to DB9 Male
Adapter
For connecting the module’s port to Cable
#15 for RS-232 connections
1 inRAx Solutions CD Contains sample programs, utilities and
documentation for the MVI56-DNPSNET
module.
If any of these components are missing, please contact ProSoft Technology
Support for replacement parts.

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1.3 Installing ProSoft Configuration Builder Software
You must install the ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) software to configure
the module. You can always get the newest version of ProSoft Configuration
Builder from the ProSoft Technology website.
To install ProSoft Configuration Builder from the ProSoft Technology website
1 Open your web browser and navigate to http://www.prosoft-
technology.com/pcb
2 Click the D OWNLOAD H ERE link to download the latest version of ProSoft
Configuration Builder.
3 Choose S AVE or S AVE F ILE when prompted.
4 Save the file to your Windows Desktop, so that you can find it easily when
you have finished downloading.
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 Product CD-ROM, included in the package
with your module.
To install ProSoft Configuration Builder from the Product CD-ROM
1 Insert the ProSoft Solutions Product CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your
PC. Wait for the startup screen to appear.
2 On the startup screen, click P RODUCT D OCUMENTATION . This action opens a
Windows Explorer file tree window.
3 Click to open the U TILITIES folder. This folder contains all of the applications
and files you will need to set up and configure your module.
4 Double-click the S ETUP C ONFIGURATION T OOL folder, double-click the
PCB_*. EXE file and follow the instructions on your screen to install the
software on your PC. The information represented by the "*" character in the
file name is the PCB version number and, therefore, subject to change as
new versions of PCB are released.
Note: Many of the configuration and maintenance procedures use files and other utilities on the
D-ROM. You may wish to copy the files from the Utilities folder on the D-ROM to a convenient
location on your hard drive.

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1.4 Setting Jumpers
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.
The following illustration shows the MVI56-DNPSNET jumper configuration.
Note: If you are installing the module in a remote rack, you may prefer to leave the Setup pins
jumpered. That way, you can update the module’s firmware without requiring physical access to
the module.

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1.5 Installing the Module in the Rack
If you have not already installed and configured your ControlLogix processor and
power supply, please do so before installing the MVI56-DNPSNET 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 MVI56-DNPSNET
into the ControlLogix chassis. Use the same technique recommended by
Rockwell Automation to remove and install ControlLogix modules.
Warning: When you insert or remove the module while backplane power is on, an electrical arc
can occur. This could cause an explosion in hazardous location installations. Verify that power is
removed or the area is non-hazardous 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 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 must 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
ControlLogix 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 Connecting Your PC to the ControlLogix Processor
There are several ways to establish communication between your PC and the
ControlLogix processor. The following steps show how to establish
communication through the serial interface. It is not mandatory that you use the
processor's serial interface. You may access the processor through whatever
network interface is available on your system. Refer to your Rockwell Automation
documentation for information on other connection methods.
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 Opening the Sample Ladder Logic
The sample program for your MVI56-DNPSNET module includes custom tags,
data types and ladder logic for data I/O and status monitoring. For most
applications, you can run the sample ladder program without modification, or, for
advanced applications, you can incorporate the sample program into your
existing application.
The inRAx Solutions CD provides one or more versions of the sample ladder
logic. The version number appended to the file name corresponds with the
firmware version number of your ControlLogix processor. The firmware version
and sample program version must match.
1.7.1 Determining the Firmware Version of Your Processor
Important: The RSLinx service must be installed and running on your computer in order for
RSLogix to communicate with the processor. Refer to your RSLinx and RSLogix documentation for
help configuring and troubleshooting these applications.
1 Connect an RS-232 serial cable from the COM (serial) port on your PC to the
communication port on the front of the processor.
2 Start RSLogix 5000 and close any existing project that may be loaded.
3 Open the C OMMUNICATIONS menu and choose G O O NLINE . RSLogix will
establish communication with the processor. This may take a few moments.
4 When RSLogix has established communication with the processor, the
Connected To Go Online dialog box will open.

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5 In the Connected To Go Online dialog box, click the G ENERAL tab. This tab
shows information about the processor, including the Revision (firmware)
version. In the following illustration, the firmware version is 17.2.
1.7.2 Selecting the Slot Number for the Module
This sample application is for a module installed in Slot 1 in a ControlLogix rack.
The ladder logic uses the slot number to identify the module. If you are installing
the module in a different slot, you must update the ladder logic so that program
tags and variables are correct, and do not conflict with other modules in the rack.

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To change the slot number
1 In the Controller Organization list, select the module and then click the right
mouse button to open a shortcut menu.
2 On the shortcut menu, choose P ROPERTIES . This action opens the Module
Properties dialog box.
3 In the Slot field, use the spinners on the right side of the field to select the slot
number where the module will reside in the rack, and then click OK.
RSLogix will automatically apply the slot number change to all tags, variables
and ladder logic rungs that use the MVI56-DNPSNET slot number for
computation.