ProSoft Technology MVI69-MCM - Manual (Page 5)

MVI69-MCM ♦ CompactLogix or MicroLogix Platform Contents
Modbus Communication Module User Manual
ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 5 of 167
March 22, 2011
Contents
Your Feedback Please ........................................................................................................................ 2
How to Contact Us .............................................................................................................................. 2
ProSoft Technology ® Product Documentation .................................................................................... 2
Important Installation Instructions ....................................................................................................... 3
MVI (Multi Vendor Interface) Modules ................................................................................................ 3
Warnings ............................................................................................................................................. 3
Battery Life Advisory ........................................................................................................................... 3
Markings .............................................................................................................................................. 4
Guide to the MVI69-MCM 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 Install the Module in the Rack ................................................................................. 16
2 Configuring the MVI69-MCM Module 19
2.1 MVI69-MCM Sample Add-On Instruction Import Procedure ................................... 20
2.1.1 Create a new RSLogix5000 project ........................................................................ 20
2.1.2 Create the Module ................................................................................................... 21
2.1.3 Import the Ladder Rung .......................................................................................... 23
2.1.4 Set the Read/Write Data Lengths ........................................................................... 27
2.1.5 Set the Block Transfer Parameter Size ................................................................... 29
2.1.6 Set the Connection Input Size Values ..................................................................... 30
2.1.7 Adding Multiple Modules (Optional) ........................................................................ 31
2.1.8 Connecting Your PC to the Processor .................................................................... 39
2.1.9 Download the Sample Program to the Processor ................................................... 39
2.1.10 Connect your PC to the Module .............................................................................. 45
2.2 Using ProSoft Configuration Builder ....................................................................... 46
2.2.1 Setting Up the Project ............................................................................................. 46
2.2.2 Renaming PCB Objects .......................................................................................... 48
2.3 Downloading the Project to the Module Using a Serial COM port .......................... 49
2.4 Module Configuration .............................................................................................. 50
2.4.1 [Module] ................................................................................................................... 50
2.4.2 [Backplane 69] ......................................................................................................... 50
2.4.3 [MCM Port x] ........................................................................................................... 53
2.4.4 [Modbus Port x Commands] .................................................................................... 59
3 Ladder Logic 69
3.1 Ladder Logic and Firmware Compatibility Note ...................................................... 70
3.2 Module Data Object (MCM1ModuleDef) ................................................................. 71
3.2.1 Status Object (MCM1Status)................................................................................... 72
3.2.2 User Data Objects ................................................................................................... 73