ProSoft Technology MVI71-GEC User manual

MVI71-GEC
PLC 5 Platform
Generic ASCII Ethernet
Communication Module
May 11, 2011
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 - HEN IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS, TURN OFF PO ER BEFORE
REPLACING OR IRING MODULES
WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - DO NOT DISCONNECT EQUIPMENT UNLESS PO ER HAS BEEN
S ITCHED OFF OR THE AREA IS KNO N TO BE NON-HAZARDOUS.
THIS DEVICE SHALL BE PO ERED 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 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.
Warning: This module is not hot-s appable! 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.
Note: The battery is not user replaceable.

Markings
Electrical Ratings
Backplane Current Load: 800 mA @ 5 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
Agency Approvals and Certifications
Agency Applicable Standards
ANSI / ISA ISA 12.12.01 Class I Division 2, GPs A, B, C, D
CSA/cUL C22.2 No. 213-1987
CSA CB Certified IEC61010
ATEX EN60079-0 Category 3, Zone 2
EN60079-15
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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 ...........................................................................................................................3
Markings..............................................................................................................................................4
Guide to the MVI71-GEC User Manual 7
1 Start Here 9
1.1 System Requirements.............................................................................................10
1.2 Package Contents ...................................................................................................11
1.3 Setting Jumpers ......................................................................................................12
1.4 Install the Module in the Rack .................................................................................13
1.5 Connect your PC to the Processor..........................................................................15
1.6 Download the Sample Program to the Processor...................................................16
1.6.1 Configuring the RSLinx Driver for the PC COM Port ..............................................17
1.7 Connect your PC to the Module ..............................................................................19
2 Module Configuration 21
2.1 Using ProSoft Configuration Builder .......................................................................22
2.1.1 Set Up the Project ...................................................................................................22
2.1.2 Renaming PCB Objects ..........................................................................................24
2.1.3 [Module]...................................................................................................................25
2.1.4 [Server x] .................................................................................................................25
2.1.5 Downloading the Project to the Module Using a Serial COM Port..........................27
2.2 IP Address...............................................................................................................28
3 Ladder Logic 29
3.1 Adding the Module to an Existing PLC5 Project .....................................................30
3.2 GECServerStat (Server Status Object)...................................................................32
4 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 33
4.1 LED Status Indicators..............................................................................................34
4.1.1 Ethernet LED Indicators ..........................................................................................34
4.1.2 Clearing a Fault Condition.......................................................................................35
4.1.3 Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................35
4.2 Using ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) for Diagnostics....................................36
4.2.1 Using the Diagnostic Window in ProSoft Configuration Builder..............................36
4.2.2 Navigation ...............................................................................................................38
4.2.3 Main Menu...............................................................................................................39

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4.2.4 Network Menu......................................................................................................... 42
4.3 Reading Status Data from the Module ................................................................... 43
5 Reference 45
5.1 Product Specifications ............................................................................................ 46
5.1.1 General Specifications............................................................................................ 46
5.1.2 Hardware Specifications ......................................................................................... 46
5.1.3 Functional Specifications ........................................................................................ 47
5.2 Functional Overview ............................................................................................... 48
5.2.1 General Concepts................................................................................................... 48
5.3 Cable Connections ................................................................................................. 66
5.3.1 Ethernet Connection ............................................................................................... 66
5.3.2 RS-232 Configuration/Debug Port.......................................................................... 67
5.3.3 DB9 to RJ45 Adaptor (Cable 14) ............................................................................ 69
5.4 MVI71-GEC Status Data Area ................................................................................ 70
5.5 MVI71-GEC Configuration Data ............................................................................. 74
5.5.1 MVI71-GEC Server Communication Module Configuration ................................... 74
6 Support, Service & Warranty 77
Contacting Technical Support .......................................................................................................... 77
6.1 Return Material Authorization (RMA) Policies and Conditions ............................... 79
6.1.1 Returning Any Product............................................................................................ 79
6.1.2 Returning Units Under Warranty............................................................................. 80
6.1.3 Returning Units Out of Warranty............................................................................. 80
6.2 LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................................................................ 81
6.2.1 What Is Covered By This Warranty ........................................................................ 81
6.2.2 What Is Not Covered By This Warranty.................................................................. 82
6.2.3 Disclaimer Regarding High Risk Activities.............................................................. 82
6.2.4 Intellectual Property Indemnity ............................................................................... 83
6.2.5 Disclaimer of all Other Warranties.......................................................................... 83
6.2.6 Limitation of Remedies ** ....................................................................................... 84
6.2.7 Time Limit for Bringing Suit..................................................................................... 84
6.2.8 No Other Warranties............................................................................................... 84
6.2.9 Allocation of Risks .................................................................................................. 84
6.2.10 Controlling Law and Severability ............................................................................ 84
Index 85

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Guide to the MVI71-GEC User Manual
Function Section to Read Details
Introduction
(Must Do)
→ Start Here (page 8) 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 33)
This section describes Diagnostic and
Troubleshooting procedures.
Reference
Product Specifications
→ Reference (page 45)
Product
Specifications (page
46)
These sections contain general references
associated with this product and its
Specifications..
Support, Service, and
Warranty
Index
→ Support, Service
and Warranty (page
77)
Index
This section contains Support, Service and
Warranty information.
Index of chapters.

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1 Start Here
In This Chapter
System Requirements ...........................................................................10
Package Contents.................................................................................11
Setting Jumpers ....................................................................................12
Install the Module in the Rack ...............................................................13
Connect your PC to the Processor ........................................................15
Download the Sample Program to the Processor..................................16
Connect your PC to the Module ............................................................19
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 PLC devices to a power source and to the MVI71-GEC module’s
application port(s)

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1.1 System Requirements
The MVI71-GEC module requires the following minimum hardware and software
components:
Rockwell Automation PLC processor, with compatible power supply and one
free slot in the rack, for the MVI71-GEC module. The module requires 800mA
of available power.
The PLC Processor must provide for at least 64 words of BTR/BTW area,
otherwise the module may not function correctly.
Rockwell Automation RSLogix 5 programming software.
Rockwell Automation RSLinx communication software
Pentium
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100 MHz minimum. Pentium III 700 MHz (or better) recommended
Supported operating systems:
o Microsoft Windows XP
o Microsoft Windows 2000
o Microsoft Windows NT v4.0 with Service Pack 3 or greater
o Microsoft Windows ME
o Microsoft Windows 98
64 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

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1.2 Package Contents
The following components are included with your MVI71-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 MVI71-GEC Module MVI71-GEC Generic ASCII Ethernet 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
1 ProSoft Solutions CD Contains sample programs, utilities and
documentation for the MVI71-GEC module.
If any of these components are missing, please contact ProSoft Technology
Support for replacement parts.

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1.3 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 MVI71-GEC 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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1.4 Install the Module in the Rack
If you have not already installed and configured your PLC processor and power
supply, please do so before installing the MVI71-GEC 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 MVI71-GEC into the
PLC™ chassis. Use the same technique recommended by Rockwell Automation
to remove and install PLC modules.
Warning: This module is not hot-s appable! 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 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.

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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 PLC
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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1.5 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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1.6 Download the Sample Program to the Processor
To download the sample program from RSLogix 5 to the PLC processor:
Note: The key switch on the front of the PLC 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 Click the Download button to transfer the sample program to the processor.
3 When prompted, choose Computer to PLC
4 RSLogix will compile the program and transfer it to the processor. This
process may take a few minutes.

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5 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.
1.6.1 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 C OMMUNICATIONS menu, and choose C ONFIGURE D RIVERS .
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 C ONFIGURE . This action opens the
Configure RS-232 DF1 Devices dialog box.
4 Click the A UTO -C ONFIGURE 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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1.7 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.

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