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ProSoft Technology MVI69-DNP User Manual

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MVI69-DNP ♦ CompactLogix or MicroLogix Platform

Configuring the MVI69-DNP Module

DNP 3.0 Master/Slave Communication Module

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ProSoft Technology, Inc.

November 3, 2008

2.1.1 Editing the Configuration File

The DNP.CFG file is a plain ASCII text file. Use a text editor such as
Notepad.exe (included with Microsoft Windows) to open and edit the file.

To open the configuration file in Notepad

1 Click the Start button, and then choose Programs
2 Expand the Programs menu, and then choose Accessories.
3 On the Accessories menu, choose Notepad.

4 In Notepad, open the File menu, and then choose Open

5 In the Open dialog box, select "All Files" in the Files of Type: dropdown list.

Tip: Sample configuration files are stored under the LadderLogic folder on the ProSoft Solutions
CD-ROM.

6 Navigate to the folder containing the configuration file, and then select the file

to edit.

7 Click Open to open the file.
8 When you have finished editing, save the file and close Notepad.

Important: Changes to the configuration file will not take effect until you download the file to the
module, and then reboot the module.