ProSoft inRAx MVI56-MNETCR User manual

MVI56-MNETCR
ControlLogix Platform
Modbus TCP/IP Multi Client
Communication Module for Remote
Chassis
April 1, 2011
USER MANUAL

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MVI56-MNETCR User Manual
April 1, 2011
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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
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, Division 2.
B Warning - Explosion Hazard - When in hazardous locations, turn off power before replacing or rewiring modules.
C 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.
D 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.
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; 3 mA @ 24 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% (without 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
ATEX
II 3 G
EEx nA IIC T6
0°C <= Ta <= 60°C
cULus
E183151
Class I Div 2 Groups A,B,C,D
T6
-30°C <= Ta <= 60°C
Agenc Approvals and Certifications
Agency Applicable Standard
RoHS
CE EMC-EN61326-1:2006; EN61000-6-4:2007
ATEX EN60079-15:2003
cULus UL508; UL1604; CSA 22.2 No. 142 & 213
CB Safety CA/10533/CSA
IEC 61010-1 Ed.2; CB 243333-2056722 (2090408)
GOST-R EN 61010
CSA EN 61010
243333 ME06 E18315

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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 MVI56-MNETCR User Manual 9
1 Start Here 11
1.1 System Requirements.............................................................................................12
1.2 Package Contents ...................................................................................................13
1.3 Installing ProSoft Configuration Builder Software ...................................................14
1.4 Setting Jumpers ......................................................................................................15
1.5 Installing the Module in the Rack ............................................................................16
2 Configuring the MVI56-MNETCR Module 17
2.1 Importing the MVI56-MNETCR Add-On Instruction ...............................................18
2.1.1 Creating a New RSLogix 5000 Project....................................................................18
2.1.2 Creating the Remote Network.................................................................................19
2.1.3 Creating the Module - Remote Rack.......................................................................21
2.1.4 Creating the Module - Local Rack...........................................................................23
2.1.5 Importing Add-On Instruction ..................................................................................25
2.1.6 Connecting Your PC to the ControlLogix Processor...............................................35
2.1.7 Downloading the Sample Program to the Processor ..............................................36
2.2 Connecting your PC to the Module .........................................................................37
2.3 Using ProSoft Configuration Builder .......................................................................38
2.3.1 Setting Up the Project .............................................................................................38
2.3.2 Renaming PCB Objects ..........................................................................................40
2.4 Module Configuration ..............................................................................................42
2.4.1 Module.....................................................................................................................42
2.4.2 MNET Client x .........................................................................................................44
2.4.3 Static ARP Table .....................................................................................................52
2.4.4 Ethernet Configuration ............................................................................................53
2.5 Downloading the Project to the Module Using a Serial COM port ..........................54
3 Ladder Logic 55
3.1 Module Data Object (MNETCRMODULEDEF).......................................................56
3.1.1 User Data Object (MNETCRDATA) ........................................................................57
3.1.2 Command Control Data Object (MNETCCONTROL) .............................................58
3.1.3 Status Object (MNETCRSTATUS)..........................................................................59
3.1.4 Backplane Control Object (MNETCRUTIL).............................................................61

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4 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 63
4.1 LED Status Indicators ............................................................................................. 64
4.1.1 Ethernet LED Indicators.......................................................................................... 66
4.1.2 Clearing a Fault Condition ...................................................................................... 66
4.1.3 Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................... 66
4.2 Using ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) for Diagnostics................................... 68
4.2.1 Using the Diagnostic Window in ProSoft Configuration Builder ............................. 68
4.2.2 Navigation ............................................................................................................... 70
4.2.3 Main Menu .............................................................................................................. 71
4.2.4 Modbus Database View Menu................................................................................ 74
4.2.5 Command List Menu............................................................................................... 75
4.2.6 Master Command Error List Menu.......................................................................... 76
4.2.7 Network Menu......................................................................................................... 77
4.3 Reading Status Data from the Module ................................................................... 79
5 Reference 81
5.1 Product Specifications ............................................................................................ 82
5.1.1 General Specifications............................................................................................ 82
5.1.2 Functional Specifications ........................................................................................ 83
5.1.3 Hardware Specifications ......................................................................................... 84
5.2 Functional Overview ............................................................................................... 85
5.2.1 About the MODBUS/TCP Protocol ......................................................................... 85
5.2.2 Backplane Data Transfer........................................................................................ 85
5.2.3 Special Function Blocks.......................................................................................... 90
5.3 Data Flow between MVI56-MNETCR Module, Processor, and Network .............. 98
5.3.1 Client Driver ............................................................................................................ 99
5.3.2 Client Command List ............................................................................................ 100
5.3.3 Client Command Errors ........................................................................................ 100
5.4 Data Flow between MVI56-MNETCR Module, Processor, and Network ............ 102
5.4.1 Client Driver .......................................................................................................... 103
5.5 Cable Connections ............................................................................................... 106
5.5.1 Ethernet Connection ............................................................................................. 106
5.5.2 RS-232 Configuration/Debug Port........................................................................ 107
5.5.3 DB9 to RJ45 Adaptor (Cable 14) .......................................................................... 109
5.6 Adding the Module to an Existing Project............................................................. 110
5.7 Using the Sample Program - RSLogix 5000 Version 15 and earlier .................... 113
6 Support, Service & Warranty 115
Contacting Technical Support ........................................................................................................ 115
6.1 Return Material Authorization (RMA) Policies and Conditions ............................. 117
6.1.1 Returning Any Product.......................................................................................... 117
6.1.2 Returning Units Under Warranty........................................................................... 118
6.1.3 Returning Units Out of Warranty........................................................................... 118
6.2 LIMITED WARRANTY .......................................................................................... 119
6.2.1 What Is Covered By This Warranty ...................................................................... 119
6.2.2 What Is Not Covered By This Warranty................................................................ 120
6.2.3 Disclaimer Regarding High Risk Activities............................................................ 120
6.2.4 Intellectual Property Indemnity ............................................................................. 121
6.2.5 Disclaimer of all Other Warranties........................................................................ 121
6.2.6 Limitation of Remedies ** ..................................................................................... 122

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6.2.7 Time Limit for Bringing Suit ...................................................................................122
6.2.8 No Other Warranties .............................................................................................122
6.2.9 Allocation of Risks.................................................................................................122
6.2.10 Controlling Law and Severability...........................................................................123
Index 125

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Guide to the MVI56-MNETCR User Manual
Function Section to Read Details
Introduction
(Must Do)
→ Start Here (page 11)
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 63)
This section describes Diagnostic and
Troubleshooting procedures.
Reference
Product Specifications
Functional Overview
→ Reference (page 81)
Product
Specifications (page
82)
Functional Overview
(page 85, page 75)
These sections contain general references
associated with this product, Specifications, and
the Functional Overview.
Support, Service, and
Warranty
Index
→ Support, Service
and Warranty (page
115)
Index
This section contains Support, Service and
Warranty information.
Index of chapters.

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1 Start Here
In This Chapter
System Requirements ...........................................................................12
Package Contents.................................................................................13
Installing ProSoft Configuration Builder Software..................................14
Setting Jumpers ....................................................................................15
Installing the Module in the Rack...........................................................16
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
Modbus TCP/IP and ControlLogix devices to a power source and to the
MVI56-MNETCR module’s application port(s)

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1.1 System Requirements
The MVI56-MNETCR module requires the following minimum hardware and
software components:
Rockwell Automation ControlLogix™ processor, with compatible power
supply and one free slot in the rack, for the MVI56-MNETCR module. The
module requires 800 mA of available power.
Rockwell Automation RSLogix 5000 programming software version 2.51 or
higher
Rockwell Automation RSLinx communication software
Pentium
®
II 450 MHz minimum. Pentium III 733 MHz (or better)
recommended
Supported operating systems:
o Microsoft Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 1 or 2
o Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional with Service Pack 1, 2, or 3
o Microsoft 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
ProSoft Configuration Builder, HyperTerminal or other terminal emulator
program.
Note: You can install the module in a local or remote rack. For remote rack installation, the module
requires EtherNet/IP or ontrolNet communication with the processor.

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1.2 Package Contents
The following components are included with your MVI56-MNETCR 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 MVI56-MNETCR
Module MVI56-MNETCR Modbus TCP/IP Multi Client Communication Module for Remote Chassis
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 MVI56-MNETCR
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 D OWNLOAD H ERE link to download the latest version of ProSoft
Configuration Builder.
3 Choose S AVE or S AVE F ILE 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 Product CD-ROM, included in the package
with your module.
Installing ProSoft Configuration Builder from the Product CD-ROM
1 Insert the ProSoft Solutions Product CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your
PC. Wait for the startup screen to appear.
2 On the startup screen, click P RODUCT D OCUMENTATION . This action opens a
Windows Explorer file tree window.
3 Click to open the U TILITIES folder. This folder contains all of the applications
and files you will need to set up and configure your module.
4 Double-click the S ETUP C ONFIGURATION T OOL 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
D-ROM. You may wish to copy the files from the Utilities folder on the D-ROM to a convenient
location on your hard drive.

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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. Do not jumper the Setup pins together unless
you are directed to do so by ProSoft Technical Support.
The following illustration shows the MVI56-MNETCR 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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1.5 Installing the Module in the Rack
If you have not already installed and configured your ControlLogix processor and
power supply, please do so before installing the MVI56-MNETCR 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 MVI56-MNETCR
into the ControlLogix chassis. Use the same technique recommended by
Rockwell Automation to remove and install ControlLogix modules.
Warning: When you insert or remove the module while backplane power is on, an electrical arc
can occur. This could cause an explosion in hazardous location installations. Verify that power is
removed or the area is non-hazardous before proceeding. Repeated electrical arcing causes
excessive wear to contacts on both the module and its mating connector. Worn contacts may
create electrical resistance that can affect module operation.
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.
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 must 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
ControlLogix 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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2 Configuring the MVI56-MNETCR Module
In This Chapter
Import the MVI56-MNETCR Add-On Instruction....................................18
Connecting your PC to the Module........................................................37
Using ProSoft Configuration Builder......................................................38
Module Configuration ............................................................................42
Downloading the Project to the Module Using a Serial COM port .........54

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2.1 Importing the MVI56-MNETCR Add-On Instruction
Note: This section only applies if you are using RSLogix5000 version 16 or higher. If you are
configuring the MVI56-MNET R module with an earlier version of RSLogix 5000, please refer to
the Ladder Logic section, Using the Sample Program (page 113).
Before You Begin
The following file is required before you start this procedure. Copy the file from
the ProSoft Solutions CD-ROM, or download it from Error! Hyperlink reference
not valid..
File Name Description
MVI56MNET R_AddOn_R
ung_v1_3.L5X
L5X file containing Add-On instruction, user defined data types, data
objects and ladder logic required to set up the MVI56-MNETCR module
2.1.1 Creating a New RSLogix 5000 Project
1 Open the F ILE menu, and then choose N EW .
2 Select your ControlLogix controller model.
3 Select R EVISION 16.
4 Enter a name for your controller, such as My_Controller.
5 Select your ControlLogix chassis type.
6 Select S LOT 0 for the controller.

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2.1.2 Creating the Remote Network
1 Right-click I/O C ONFIGURATION and choose N EW M ODULE …
2 Expand the C OMMUNICATIONS module selections and then select the Ethernet
Bridge module that matches your hardware. This example uses a 1756-
ENBT/A module.
Note: If you are prompted to "Select Major Revision", choose the lower of the available revision
numbers.

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3 Name the ENBT/A module, then set the IP Address and slot location in the
local rack with the ControlLogix processor.
4 Click OK.
5 Next, select the 1756-ENBT module that you just created in the Controller
Organization pane and click the right mouse button to open a shortcut menu.
On the shortcut menu, choose N EW M ODULE .
6 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to add the second EtherNet/IP module to the remote
rack.