ProSoft Technology MVI69-GSC User Manual
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MVI69-GSC ♦ CompactLogix or MicroLogix Platform
Contents
Generic ASCII Serial Communication Module
User Manual
ProSoft Technology, Inc.
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September 24, 2010
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 ........................................................................................................................... 4
Markings .............................................................................................................................................. 4
Guide to the MVI69-GSC User Manual
7
1
Start Here
9
1.1
System Requirements ............................................................................................. 10
1.2
Package Contents ................................................................................................... 11
1.3
Installing ProSoft Configuration Builder Software ................................................... 12
1.4
Setting Jumpers ...................................................................................................... 13
1.5
Install the Module in the Rack ................................................................................. 14
2
Configuring the MVI69-GSC Module
17
2.1
MVI69-GSC Sample Add-On Instruction Import Procedure .................................... 18
2.1.1
Create a new RSLogix5000 project ........................................................................ 18
2.1.2
Create the Module ................................................................................................... 19
2.1.3
Import the Ladder Rung .......................................................................................... 22
2.1.4
Adding Multiple Modules (Optional) ........................................................................ 25
2.2
Connecting Your PC to the Processor .................................................................... 31
2.3
Downloading the Sample Program to the Processor .............................................. 32
2.3.1
Configuring the RSLinx Driver for the PC COM Port .............................................. 33
2.4
Connect your PC to the Module .............................................................................. 35
2.5
Using ProSoft Configuration Builder ....................................................................... 36
2.5.1
Setting Up the Project ............................................................................................. 36
2.5.2
Renaming PCB Objects .......................................................................................... 38
2.6
Configuration Data .................................................................................................. 40
2.7
Changing Parameters During Operation ................................................................. 44
2.8
Downloading the Project to the Module Using a Serial COM port .......................... 45
3
Ladder Logic
47
3.1
Adding the Module to an Existing CompactLogix Project ....................................... 48
3.2
Adding the Module to an Existing MicroLogix Project ............................................. 51
3.3
Adjust the Input and Output Array Sizes (Optional) ................................................ 53
4
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
55
4.1
LED Status Indicators .............................................................................................. 56
4.1.1
Clearing a Fault Condition ....................................................................................... 57