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