ProSoft Technology MVI69-GSC CompactLogix User manual

MVI69-GSC
CompactLogix or
MicroLogix Platform
Generic ASCII Serial
Communication Module
October 27, 2020
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:
A WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR SUITABILITY FOR
CLASS I, DIV. 2;
B WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - WHEN IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS, TURN OFF POWER BEFORE
REPLACING OR WIRING MODULES
C WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - DO NOT DISCONNECT EQUIPMENT UNLESS POWER HAS BEEN
SWITCHED OFF OR THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NON-HAZARDOUS.
D 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.

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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
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% (without condensation)
All phase conductor sizes must be at least 1.3 mm2and all earth ground conductors must be at least 4mm2.
Agency Approvals & Certifications
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Contents
Your Feedback Please........................................................................................................................2
How to Contact Us..............................................................................................................................2
Important Installation Instructions.......................................................................................................3
MVI (Multi Vendor Interface) Modules ................................................................................................3
Warnings.............................................................................................................................................3
Battery Life Advisory...........................................................................................................................4
Markings..............................................................................................................................................4
1Start Here 7
1.1 System Requirements...............................................................................................8
1.2 Package Contents.....................................................................................................9
1.3 Installing ProSoft Configuration Builder Software...................................................10
1.4 Setting Jumpers ......................................................................................................10
1.5 Install the Module in the Rack.................................................................................11
2Configuring the MVI69-GSC Module 14
2.1 MVI69-GSC Sample Add-On Instruction Import Procedure....................................15
2.1.1 Create a new RSLogix5000 project ........................................................................15
2.1.2 Create the Module...................................................................................................16
2.1.3 Import the Ladder Rung ..........................................................................................19
2.1.4 Adding Multiple Modules (Optional) ........................................................................22
2.2 Connecting Your PC to the Processor ....................................................................28
2.3 Downloading the Sample Program to the Processor..............................................29
2.3.1 Configuring the RSLinx Driver for the PC COM Port ..............................................30
2.4 Connect your PC to the Module..............................................................................32
2.5 Using ProSoft Configuration Builder .......................................................................33
2.5.1 Setting Up the Project .............................................................................................33
2.5.2 Renaming PCB Objects ..........................................................................................35
2.6 Configuration Data ..................................................................................................37
2.7 Changing Parameters During Operation.................................................................41
2.8 Downloading the Project to the Module Using a Serial COM port ..........................42
3Ladder Logic 43
3.1 Adding the Module to an Existing CompactLogix Project.......................................44
3.2 Adding the Module to an Existing MicroLogix Project.............................................47
4Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 49
4.1 LED Status Indicators..............................................................................................50
4.1.1 Clearing a Fault Condition.......................................................................................51
4.1.2 Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................52
4.2 Using ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) for Diagnostics....................................53
4.2.1 Using the Diagnostic Window in ProSoft Configuration Builder..............................53
4.2.2 Navigation ...............................................................................................................55
4.2.3 Main Menu...............................................................................................................56

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4.2.4 Data Analyzer..........................................................................................................58
4.3 Reading Status Data from the Module....................................................................60
5Reference 61
5.1 Product Specifications.............................................................................................62
5.1.1 General Specifications ............................................................................................62
5.1.2 Hardware Specifications..........................................................................................63
5.1.3 Functional Specifications.........................................................................................64
5.2 Functional Overview................................................................................................65
5.2.1 General Concepts ...................................................................................................65
5.2.2 Data Flow between MVI69-GSC Module and CompactLogix Processor................66
5.2.3 Special Function Blocks..........................................................................................71
5.3 Cable Connections..................................................................................................72
5.3.1 RS-232 Configuration/Debug Port ..........................................................................72
5.3.2 RS-232 Application Port(s).....................................................................................72
5.3.3 RS-422 ....................................................................................................................75
5.3.4 RS-485 Application Port(s)......................................................................................75
5.3.5 DB9 to RJ45 Adaptor (Cable 14) ............................................................................76
5.4 GSC Database Definition........................................................................................77
5.5 Status Data Definition..............................................................................................78
6Support, Service & Warranty 81
6.1 Contacting Technical Support.................................................................................81
6.2 Warranty Information...............................................................................................81
Index 82

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1 Start Here
In This Chapter
System Requirements .............................................................................8
Package Contents ...................................................................................9
Installing ProSoft Configuration Builder Software..................................10
Setting Jumpers.....................................................................................10
Install the Module in the Rack................................................................11
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 and
CompactLogix or MicroLogix devices to a power source and to the MVI69-GSC
module’s application port(s)

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1.1 System Requirements
The MVI69-GSC module requires the following minimum hardware and software
components:
Supports all Rockwell Automation CompactLogix and MicroLogix processors except
1769-L23E-QBFC1B, 1769-L16x, and 1769-L18x. Requires compatible power supply
and one free slot in the rack, for the MVI69-GSC module. The module requires 800
mA of available power.
Important: The MVI69-GSC module has a power supply distance rating of 2 (L43 and L45 installations on
first 2 slots of 1769 bus).
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 10
oMicrosoft Windows 7 Professional (32-or 64-bit)
oMicrosoft Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 1 or 2
oMicrosoft Windows Vista
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)
HyperTerminal or other terminal emulator program capable of file transfers using
Ymodem protocol.

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1.2 Package Contents
The following components are included with your MVI69-GSC 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-GSC Module
MVI69-GSC
Generic ASCII Serial Communication
Module
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.

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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.
Installing ProSoft Configuration Builder from the ProSoft website
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.
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.
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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2 Configuring the MVI69-GSC Module
In This Chapter
MVI69-GSC Sample Add-On Instruction Import Procedure...................15
Connecting Your PC to the Processor...................................................28
Downloading the Sample Program to the Processor.............................29
Connect your PC to the Module.............................................................32
Using ProSoft Configuration Builder......................................................33
Configuration Data.................................................................................37
Changing Parameters During Operation................................................41
Downloading the Project to the Module Using a Serial COM port .........42

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2.1 MVI69-GSC Sample Add-On Instruction Import Procedure
Note: this section only applies if you are using RSLogix 5000 version 16 or higher. If you are configuring the
MVI69-GSC module with an earlier version of RSLogix 5000, please refer to 69GSC - Installing and
Configuring the Module with a CompactLogix Processor (page 44).
The following file is required before you start this procedure. You can download it from
www.prosoft-technology.com.
File Name
Description
AOI69GSC.L5X
L5X file containing Add-On instruction, user defined data types, data
objects and ladder logic required to set up the MVI69-GSC module
2.1.1 Create a new RSLogix5000 project
1 Open the FILE menu, and then choose NEW…
2 Select REVISION 16

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2.1.2 Create the Module
1 Right-click I/O Configuration and choose New Module…
2 Select 1769-MODULE

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3 Set the Module Properties values as follows:
Parameter
Value
Name
Enter a module identification string. Example:
MVI69GSC
Description
Enter a description for the module. Example: ProSoft
communication module for ModbusTCP/IP
communication.
Comm Format
Select DATA-INT
Slot
Enter the slot number in the rack where the MVI69-
GSC module will be installed.
Input Assembly Instance
101
Input Size
60
Output Assembly Instance
100
Output Size
60
Configuration Assembly Instance
102
Configuration Size
0

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4 On the Connection tab, set the RPI value for your project. Click OK to confirm.
Now the MVI69-GSC module will be visible at the I/O Configuration section.

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2.1.3 Import the Ladder Rung
1 Open your application in RSLogix 5000.
2 Expand the Tasks folder, and then expand the Main Task folder.
3 On the Main Program folder, click the right mouse button to open a shortcut menu.
On the shortcut menu, choose New Routine.
4 In the New Routine dialog box, enter the name and description of your routine, and
then click OK.
5 Select an empty rung in the new routine, and then click the right mouse button to
open a shortcut menu. On the shortcut menu, choose "Import Rung…".
6 Select the AOI69GSC.L5X file. The Add-On Instruction file is at:
www.prosoft-technology.com.

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7 The following window will be displayed showing the controller tags to be created
during the import procedure:
8 If you are using the module in a different slot (or remote rack) select the correct
connection input and output variables associated to the module. If your module is
located in slot 1 of the local rack this step is not required.