ProSoft Technology MVI69-GEC User manual

MVI69-GEC
CompactLogix or MicroLogix Platform
Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication
Module
February 18, 2014
USER MANUAL

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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 COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR SUITABILITY FOR CLASS
I, DIV. 2;
WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - WHEN IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS, TURN OFF POWER BEFORE
REPLACING OR WIRING MODULES
WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - DO NOT DISCONNECT EQUIPMENT UNLESS POWER HAS BEEN
SWITCHED OFF OR THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NON-HAZARDOUS.
THIS DEVICE SHALL BE POWERED BY CLASS 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
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 non-hazardous.
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.
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.
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. The battery is not user-replaceable.
Markings
Electrical Ratings
Backplane Current Load: 800 mA @ 5.1 Vdc
Power Supply Distance Rating: 2
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)
Storage Temperature: -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F)
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
Class I, Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D
II 3 G
Ex nA IIC X
0°C <= Ta <= +60°C
II - Equipment intended for above ground use (not for use in mines).
3 - Category 3 equipment, investigated for normal operation only.
G - Equipment protected against explosive gasses.

Agency Approvals and Certifications
Agency
Applicable Standard(s)
ATEX
EN 60079-0:2006, EN 60079-15:2005
DNV
DET NORSKE VERITAS Test 2.4
CE
EMC-EN61326-1:2006; EN61000-6-4:2007
CB Safety
CA/10533/CSA, IEC 61010-1 Ed. 2, CB 243333-2056722
(2090408)
GOST-R
EN 61010
ME06

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Contents
Your Feedback Please........................................................................................................................2
Important Installation Instructions.......................................................................................................2
MVI (Multi Vendor Interface) Modules ................................................................................................2
Warnings.............................................................................................................................................3
Battery Life Advisory...........................................................................................................................3
Markings..............................................................................................................................................3
1Start Here 7
1.1 System Requirements...............................................................................................7
1.2 Package Contents.....................................................................................................8
1.3 Installing ProSoft Configuration Builder Software.....................................................9
1.4 Setting Jumpers ........................................................................................................9
1.5 Installing the Module ...............................................................................................10
1.6 Connecting Your PC to the Processor ....................................................................14
1.7 Downloading the Sample Program to the Processor..............................................14
1.7.1 Configuring the RSLinx Driver for the PC COM Port ..............................................15
1.8 Connecting Your PC to the Module.........................................................................17
2MVI69-GEC Configuration 19
2.1 Using ProSoft Configuration Builder .......................................................................19
2.1.1 Setting Up the Project .............................................................................................20
2.1.2 Renaming PCB Objects ..........................................................................................21
2.2 [Module]...................................................................................................................22
2.3 [Server x].................................................................................................................22
2.3.1 Enabled ...................................................................................................................22
2.3.2 Service Port Number...............................................................................................22
2.3.3 Connection Timeout................................................................................................22
2.3.4 Connection Close Type...........................................................................................23
2.3.5 Swap Rx Data Bytes ...............................................................................................23
2.3.6 Swap Tx Data Bytes................................................................................................23
2.4 Ethernet Configuration - MVI56E ............................................................................23
2.5 Downloading the Configuration to the Module Using Serial....................................24
3Ladder Logic 27
3.1 Module Data............................................................................................................27
3.1.1 GECInStat (Status Object)......................................................................................31
3.1.2 GECServerStat (Server Status Object)...................................................................32
3.1.3 GECBlkStat (Block Error Status Object).................................................................32
3.1.4 GECClientStat.........................................................................................................33
3.1.5 GECBackplane (Backplane Object)........................................................................34
3.2 Adding the Module to an Existing CompactLogix Project.......................................35
3.3 Adding the Module to an Existing MicroLogix Project.............................................37

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4Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 41
4.1 LED Status Indicators............................................................................................. 41
4.1.1 Ethernet LED Indicators.......................................................................................... 42
4.1.2 Clearing a Fault Condition ...................................................................................... 42
4.1.3 Troubleshooting...................................................................................................... 42
4.2 Using ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) for Diagnostics................................... 43
4.2.1 Using the Diagnostic Window in ProSoft Configuration Builder ............................. 43
4.2.2 Navigation............................................................................................................... 45
4.2.3Main Menu.............................................................................................................. 46
4.2.4 Network Menu......................................................................................................... 50
4.3 Reading Status Data from the Module ................................................................... 51
5Sending and Receiving ASCII Data 53
5.1 Sending ASCII Data................................................................................................ 53
5.2 Receiving ASCII Data............................................................................................. 53
5.2.1 Receiving ASCII Text as a Client............................................................................ 54
5.2.2 Receiving ASCII Text as a Server.......................................................................... 54
6Reference 55
6.1 Product Specifications ............................................................................................ 55
6.1.1 General Specifications............................................................................................ 55
6.1.2 Hardware Specifications......................................................................................... 55
6.1.3 Functional Specifications - MVI69-GEC ................................................................. 56
6.2 Functional Overview ............................................................................................... 57
6.2.1 General Concepts................................................................................................... 57
6.3 Cable Connections ................................................................................................. 71
6.3.1 Ethernet Connection............................................................................................... 72
6.3.2 RS-232 Configuration/Debug Port.......................................................................... 72
6.3.3 DB9 to RJ45 Adaptor (Cable 14)............................................................................ 75
6.4 MVI69-GEC Status Data For Block Transfer.......................................................... 75
7Support, Service & Warranty 83
7.1 Contacting Technical Support................................................................................. 83
7.2 Warranty Information .............................................................................................. 84
Index 85

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1 Start Here
In This Chapter
System Requirements............................................................................. 7
Package Contents .................................................................................. 8
Installing ProSoft Configuration Builder Software ................................... 9
Setting Jumpers...................................................................................... 9
Installing the Module..............................................................................10
Connecting Your PC to the Processor...................................................14
Downloading the Sample Program to the Processor.............................14
Connecting Your PC to the Module .......................................................17
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 GEC and
CompactLogix or MicroLogix devices to a power source and to the MVI69-GEC module’s
application port(s)
1.1 System Requirements
The MVI69-GEC module requires the following minimum hardware and software
components:
Rockwell Automation CompactLogix processors or MicroLogix 1500 LRP processor, with
compatible power supply and one free slot in the rack, for the MVI69-GEC module. The
module requires 800 mA of available power.
Important: The MVI69-GEC 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 = 800 mA at 5 Vdc (One MVI69-GEC will use all 800 mA of available power. No other
modules can be used with an MVI69 module connected to this processor.)
1769-L23E-QB1B = 1000 mA at 5 Vdc (One MVI69-GEC will use 800 mA of available power. One other
module can be used on this rack provided it consumes less than 200 mA at 5 Vdc.)
1769-L23E-QBFC1B = 450 mA at 5 Vdc (No MVI69 module can be used with this processor.)

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Rockwell Automation RSLogix 5000 (CompactLogix) or RSLogix 500 (MicroLogix)
programming software
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
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.
NOTE: MVI69/PS69 modules will not work with CompactLogix L4x processors using RSLogix 5000 v17. All other
processor combinations and RSLogix versions will work correctly.
1.2 Package Contents
The following components are included with your MVI69-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
MVI69-GEC Module
MVI69-GEC
Generic ASCII 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 MVI69-GEC 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 (http://www.prosoft-technology.com). The filename contains the version
of PCB. For example, PCB_4.1.0.4.0206.exe.
To install ProSoft Configuration Builder from the ProSoft Technology website
1 Open your web browser and navigate to www.prosoft-technology.com/pcb
2 Click the link at the Current Release Version section to download the latest version of
ProSoft Configuration Builder.
3 Choose SAVE or SAVE FILE 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 DVD, included in the package with your module.
To install ProSoft Configuration Builder from the DVD
1 Insert the ProSoft Solutions DVD into the DVD drive of your PC. Wait for the startup
screen to appear.
2 On the startup screen, click PRODUCT DOCUMENTATION. This action opens a Windows
Explorer file tree 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 SETUP CONFIGURATION TOOL 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 DVD. You may
wish to copy the files from the Utilities folder on the DVD to a convenient location on your hard drive.
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. The module is shipped with the Setup jumper OFF. Do not jumper the Setup
pins together unless you are directed to do so by ProSoft Technical Support (or to update
the module firmware).

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The following illustration shows the MVI69-GEC jumper configuration with the Setup Jumper
OFF.
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.
1.5 Installing the Module
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.

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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 Connecting 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.
1.7 Downloading the Sample Program to the Processor
Note: The key switch on the front of the CompactLogix processor must be in the REM or PROG 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.

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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.
1.7.1 Configuring the RSLinx Driver for the PC COM Port
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.

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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.
3 Click to select the driver, and then click CONFIGURE. This action opens the Configure
RS-232 DF1 Devices dialog box.
4 Click the AUTO-CONFIGURE button. RSLinx will attempt to configure your serial port to
work with the selected driver.

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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 Connecting Your PC to the Module
With the module securely mounted, connect your PC to the CFG (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 CFG port of the module.
3 Attach the other end to the serial port on your PC.

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2 MVI69-GEC Configuration
In This Chapter
Using ProSoft Configuration Builder......................................................19
[Module].................................................................................................22
[Server x] ...............................................................................................22
Ethernet Configuration - MVI56E...........................................................23
Downloading the Configuration to the Module Using Serial...................24
2.1 Using ProSoft Configuration Builder
ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) provides a quick and easy way to manage module
configuration files customized to meet your application needs. PCB is not only a powerful
solution for new configuration files, but also allows you to import information from previously
installed (known working) configurations to new projects.

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2.1.1 Setting Up the Project
To begin, start ProSoft Configuration Builder. If you have used other Windows configuration
tools before, you will find the screen layout familiar. ProSoft Configuration Builder’s window
consists of a tree view on the left, an information pane and a configuration pane on the right
side of the window. When you first start ProSoft Configuration Builder, the tree view consists
of folders for Default Project and Default Location, with a Default Module in the Default
Location folder. The following illustration shows the ProSoft Configuration Builder window
with a new project.
1 Use the mouse to select DEFAULT MODULE in the tree view, and then click the right
mouse button to open a shortcut menu.