ProSoft Technology inRAX MVI69-S3964R User manual

MVI69-S3964R
CompactLogix or MicroLogix Platform
Siemens 3964R Protocol
10/31/2008
USER MANUAL

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CompactLogix or MicroLogix hardware, the MVI69-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
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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.
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 MVI69-S3964R User Manual 7
1Start Here 9
1.1 System Requirements...............................................................................................9
1.2 Package Contents...................................................................................................10
1.3 Install ProSoft Configuration Builder Software........................................................11
1.4 Setting Jumpers ......................................................................................................12
1.5 Install the Module in the Rack.................................................................................13
1.6 Connect your PC to the Processor..........................................................................16
1.7 Download the Sample Program to the Processor...................................................17
1.8 Connect your PC to the Module..............................................................................20
2Configuring the MVI69-S3964R Module 21
2.1 ProSoft Configuration Builder..................................................................................21
2.2 [Module]...................................................................................................................26
2.3 [Backplane 69].........................................................................................................26
2.4 [3964R Port x] .........................................................................................................26
2.5 Download the Project to the Module.......................................................................29
3Ladder Logic 31
3.1 Introduction..............................................................................................................31
3.2 Module Data Object.................................................................................................33
3.3 Commands..............................................................................................................36
3.4 Adding the Module to an Existing CompactLogix Project.......................................37
3.5 Adding the Module to an Existing MicroLogix Project.............................................40
4Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 43
4.1 Reading Status Data from the Module....................................................................43
4.2 LED Status Indicators..............................................................................................53
5Reference 55
5.1 Product Specifications.............................................................................................55
5.2 Functional Overview................................................................................................57
5.3 Cable Connections..................................................................................................65
5.4 Reference Documents.............................................................................................69

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5.5 Status Data............................................................................................................. 69
5.6 Error Codes............................................................................................................. 70
6Support, Service & Warranty 71
6.1 How to Contact Us: Technical Support................................................................... 71
6.2 Return Material Authorization (RMA) Policies and Conditions............................... 72
6.3 LIMITED WARRANTY............................................................................................ 74
Index 79

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Guide to the MVI69-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 53)
Diagnostics and
Troubleshooting
(page 43)
This section describes how to verify
communications with the network. Diagnostic
and Troubleshooting procedures.
Reference
Product Specifications
Functional Overview
Glossary
→Reference (page 55)
Functional Overview
(page 57)
Product
Specifications (page
55)
These sections contain general references
associated with this product, Specifications, and
the Functional Overview.
Support, Service, and
Warranty
Index
→Support, Service
and Warranty (page
71)
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.......................................11
Setting Jumpers ....................................................................................12
Install the Module in the Rack ...............................................................13
Connect your PC to the Processor........................................................16
Download the Sample Program to the Processor..................................17
Connect your PC to the Module ............................................................20
Installing the MVI69-S3964R module requires a reasonable working knowledge
of the Rockwell Automation hardware, the MVI69-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 MVI69-S3964R module requires the following minimum hardware and
software components:
Rockwell Automation CompactLogix or MicroLogix processor, with
compatible power supply and one free slot in the rack, for the MVI69-S3964R
module. The module requires 800mA of available power.
Important: The MVI69-S3964R module has a power supply distance rating of 2 (L43 and L45
installations on first 2 slots of 1769 bus).
Important: For 1769-L23x processors, please make note of the following limitations.
1769-L23-QBFC1B = 800mA at 5Vdc (1 MVI69-S3964R will use all 800mA of available power.
No other modules can be used with an MVI69 module connected to this processor).
1769-L23E-QB1B = 1000mA at 5Vdc (1 MVI69-S3964R will use 800mA of available power.
One other module can be used on this rack provided it consumes less than 200mA at 5Vdc.
1769-L23E-QBFC1B = 450mA at 5Vdc (no MVI69 module can be used with this processor)
Rockwell Automation RSLogix 5000 (CompactLogix) or RSLogix 500
(MicroLogix) programming software
Rockwell Automation RSLinx communication software

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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
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
HyperTerminal or other terminal emulator program capable of file transfers
using Ymodem protocol.
1.2 Package Contents
The following components are included with your MVI69-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 MVI69-
S3964R
Module
MVI69-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
1 ProSoft
Solutions CD Contains sample programs, utilities and
documentation for the MVI69-S3964R module.
If any of these components are missing, please contact ProSoft Technology
Support for replacement parts.

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1.3 Install ProSoft Configuration Builder Software
You must install the ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) software in order to
configure the MVI69-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.
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
MVI69-S3964R 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.

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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.
1.4 Setting Jumpers
When the module is manufactured, the port selection jumpers are set to RS-232.
To use RS-422 or RS-485, you must set the jumpers to the correct position. The
following diagram describes the jumper settings.
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.

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1.5 Install the Module in the Rack
This section describes how to install the module into a CompactLogix or
MicroLogix rack
Before you attempt to install the module, make sure that the bus lever of the
adjacent module is in the unlocked (fully right) position.
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 Align the module using the upper and lower tongue-and-groove slots with the
adjacent module and slide forward in the direction of the arrow.
2 Move the module back along the tongue-and-groove slots until the bus
connectors on the MVI69 module and the adjacent module line up with each
other.

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3 Push the module's bus lever back slightly to clear the positioning tab and
move it firmly to the left until it clicks. Ensure that it is locked firmly in place.
4 Close all DIN rail latches.

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5 Press the DIN rail mounting area of the controller against the DIN rail. The
latches will momentarily open and lock into place.

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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
Important: For most applications, the sample program will work without modification.
Note: The key switch on the front of the CompactLogix 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 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.

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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.

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