ProSoft Technology inRAx MVI56-S3964R User manual

MVI56-S3964R
ControlLogix Platform
Siemens 3964R Protocol
User Manual
August 5, 2021

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Successful application of this module requires a reasonable working knowledge of the Rockwell Automation
ControlLogix hardware, the MVI56-S3964R Module and the application in which the combination is to be
used. For this reason, it is important that those responsible for implementation satisfy themselves that the
combination will meet the needs of the application without exposing personnel or equipment to unsafe or
inappropriate working conditions.
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Warnings
UL Warnings
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.
Warning - Explosion Hazard - Do not disconnect equipment unless power has been
switched off or the area is known to be nonhazardous.
C 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.

Electrical Ratings
Backplane Current Load: 800 mA @ 5 V DC; 3mA @ 24V DC
Operating Temperature: 0 to 60°C (32 to 140°F)
Storage Temperature: -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)
Shock: 30g Operational; 50g non-operational; Vibration: 5 g from 10 to 150 Hz
Relative Humidity 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
All phase conductor sizes must be at least 1.3 mm(squared) and all earth ground
conductors must be at least 4mm(squared).
Markings:
II 3 G 0C <=Ta<= 60C EEx nA IIC T4 DEMKO 07ATEX0710717X
Battery Life Advisory
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
Warnings............................................................................................................................................2
Battery Life Advisory..........................................................................................................................3
ProSoft® Product Documentation .....................................................................................................3
Your Feedback Please ......................................................................................................................4
GUIDE TO THE MVI56-S3964R USER MANUAL..................................................................................7
1 START 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 Open the Sample Ladder Logic ................................................................................................15
1.7.1 To Determine the Firmware Version of your Processor............................................................. 15
1.7.2
Select the Slot Number for the Module...................................................................................... 16
1.7.3
Configuring RSLinx.................................................................................................................... 17
1.8 Download the Sample Program to the Processor.....................................................................18
1.9 Connect your PC to the Module................................................................................................19
2 INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING THE MODULE.......................................................................21
2.1 Installation Instructions..............................................................................................................21
2.1.1 Module Data Object................................................................................................................... 22
2.2 ProSoft Configuration Builder ...................................................................................................26
2.2.1 Set Up the Project ..................................................................................................................... 26
2.2.2 Set Module Parameters............................................................................................................. 28
2.3 [Module] ....................................................................................................................................30
2.3.1 Module Name ............................................................................................................................ 30
2.4 [Backplane 56] ..........................................................................................................................30
2.4.1 Block Transfer Size ................................................................................................................... 30
2.4.2 Status Interval............................................................................................................................ 30
2.5 [3964R Port x] ...........................................................................................................................30
2.5.1 Enable ....................................................................................................................................... 31
2.5.2 Baud Rate ................................................................................................................................. 31
2.5.3 Parity ......................................................................................................................................... 31
2.5.4 Data Bits.................................................................................................................................... 31
2.5.5 Stop Bits .................................................................................................................................... 31
2.5.6 RTS On ..................................................................................................................................... 31
2.5.7 RTS Off ..................................................................................................................................... 31
2.5.8 Use CTS Line ............................................................................................................................ 31
2.5.9 Swap ......................................................................................................................................... 31
2.5.10 Priority ....................................................................................................................................... 32
2.5.11 Protocol ..................................................................................................................................... 32
2.5.12 ACK Delay................................................................................................................................. 32
2.5.13 Setup Attempts .......................................................................................................................... 32
2.5.14 Transmit Attempts ..................................................................................................................... 32
2.6 Download the Project to the Module ......................................................................................... 32
3 LADDER LOGIC .............................................................................................................................35
3.1 Introduction ...............................................................................................................................35
3.1.1 Explanations About the Example Programs .............................................................................. 35
3.1.2
The 3964R Communication Program ........................................................................................ 36
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3.2 Commands ............................................................................................................................... 36
3.2.1 9998 Warm Boot ....................................................................................................................... 36
3.2.2 9999 Cold Boot.......................................................................................................................... 36
4 DIAGNOSTICS AND TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................. 37
4.1 Reading Status Data from the Module ..................................................................................... 37
4.1.1 Required Hardware ................................................................................................................... 37
4.1.2 The Configuration/Debug Menu ................................................................................................ 38
4.1.3 Main Menu................................................................................................................................. 40
4.1.4 Database View Menu ................................................................................................................ 43
4.1.5 Backplane Menu........................................................................................................................ 45
4.1.6 Protocol Serial 3964R Menu......................................................................................................46
4.2 LED Status Indicators............................................................................................................... 47
4.2.1 Clearing a Fault Condition ......................................................................................................... 48
4.2.2 Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................... 48
5 REFERENCE.................................................................................................................................. 51
5.1 Product Specifications .............................................................................................................. 51
5.1.1 Features and Benefits ............................................................................................................... 51
5.1.2 General Specifications .............................................................................................................. 51
5.1.3 Hardware Specifications............................................................................................................ 52
5.1.4 Functional Specifications........................................................................................................... 52
5.2 Functional Overview ................................................................................................................. 53
5.2.1 Products in the Environment .....................................................................................................53
5.2.2 3964R Protocol Overview.......................................................................................................... 53
5.2.3 General Concepts ..................................................................................................................... 54
5.2.4 Communications........................................................................................................................ 58
5.2.5 Job Processing.......................................................................................................................... 61
5.3 Cable Connections ................................................................................................................... 61
5.3.1 RS-232 Configuration/Debug Port............................................................................................. 61
5.3.2 RS-232 ...................................................................................................................................... 64
5.3.3 RS-232 Cable............................................................................................................................ 64
5.3.4 RS-422 ...................................................................................................................................... 64
5.3.5 DB9 to RJ45 Adaptor (Cable 14) ............................................................................................... 65
5.4 Reference Documents.............................................................................................................. 65
5.5 Status Data ............................................................................................................................... 65
5.6 Error Codes .............................................................................................................................. 66
6 SUPPORT, SERVICE & WARRANTY........................................................................................... 67
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Guide to the MVI56-S3964R 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 47)
Diagnostics and
Troubleshooting
(page 37)
This section describes how to verify
communications with the network. Diagnostic
and Troubleshooting procedures.
Reference
Product Specifications
Functional Overview
Glossary
→Reference (page
51)
Functional
Overview (page 53)
Product
Specifications
(page 51)
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
 Open the Sample Ladder Logic............................................................. 15
 Download the Sample Program to the Processor..................................18
 Connect your PC to the Module ............................................................19
Installing the MVI56-S3964R module requires a reasonable working knowledge
of the Rockwell Automation hardware, the MVI56-S3964R 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 MVI56-S3964R 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-S3964R module. The
module requires 800mA 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:
oMicrosoft Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 1 or 2
oMicrosoft Windows 2000 Professional with Service Pack 1, 2, or 3
oMicrosoft Windows Server 2003
128 Mbytes of RAM minimum, 256 Mbytes of RAM recommended
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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)
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 ControlNet communication with the processor.
1.2 Package Contents
The following components are included with your MVI56-S3964R 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-
S3964R
Module
MVI56-S3964R Siemens 3964R Protocol
1 Cable Cable #15, RS232
Null Modem
For RS232 Connection to the CFG Port
3 Cable Cable #14, RJ45 to
DB9 Male Adapter
cable
For DB9 Connection to Module's Port
2 Adapter 1454-9F Two Adapters, DB9 Female to Screw Terminal.
For RS422 or RS485 Connections to Port 1 and 2
of the 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 MVI56-S3964R 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.
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1.4 Setting Jumpers
If you use an interface other than RS-232 (default), you must change the jumper
configuration to match the interface. There are three jumpers located at the
bottom of the module.
The following illustration shows the MVI56-S3964R jumper configuration:
1 Set the PRT 2 (for application port 1) and PRT 3 (for application port 2)
jumpers for RS232, RS422 or RS485 to match the wiring needed for your
application. The default jumper setting for both application ports is RS-232.
2 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 ControlLogix processor and
power supply, please do so before installing the MVI56-S3964R 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.
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After you have checked the placement of the jumpers, insert MVI56-S3964R 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 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
ControlLogix rack.
6 Turn power ON.
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Note: If you insert the module improperly, the system may stop working, or may behave
unpredictably.
Note: If you are installing MVI56-S3964R with other modules connected to the PCI bus, the
peripheral modules will not have holding clips. Make sure all of the modules are aligned with their
respective slots before you snap them into place.
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 Open the Sample Ladder Logic
The sample program for your MVI56-S3964R 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 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 To Determine 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 Communications menu and choose Go Online. 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 On the Connected To Go Online dialog box, click the General tab. This tab
shows information about the processor, including the Revision (firmware)
version. In the following illustration, the firmware version is 11.32
1.7.2 Select the Slot Number for the Module
The 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.
To change the slot number
1 In the Controller Organization list, select the module [1] 1756-MODULE
MVI56, and then click the right mouse button to open a shortcut menu.
2 On the shortcut menu, choose Properties. This action opens the Module
Properties dialog box.
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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-S3964R slot number for computation.
1.7.3 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 Download the Sample Program to the Processor
Note: The key switch on the front of the ControlLogix module must be in the REM position.
To download the sample program from RSLogix 5000 to the ControlLogix processor
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.
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2 When communication is established, RSLogix will open a confirmation dialog
box. 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 OK 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.
1.9 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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