ProSoft Technology MVI56-DFCMR - Manual (Page 9)

Start Here MVI56-DFCMR ♦ ControlLogix Platform
DF1 Interface Module with Reduced Data Block
ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 9 of 113
October 20, 2008
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In This Chapter
™ System Requirements ............................................................................. 9
™ Package Contents ................................................................................. 10
™ Setting Jumpers .................................................................................... 11
™ Install the Module in the Rack ............................................................... 12
™ Connect your PC to the Processor ........................................................ 13
™ Open the Sample Ladder Logic............................................................. 14
™ Download the Sample Program to the Processor.................................. 18
™ Connect your PC to the Module ............................................................ 19
Installing the MVI56-DFCMR module requires a reasonable working knowledge
of the Rockwell Automation hardware, the MVI56-DFCMR Module and the
application in which they will be used.
Caution: It is important that those responsible for implementation can complete the
application without exposing personnel, or equipment, to unsafe or inappropriate working
conditions. Safety, quality and experience are key factors in a successful installation.
1.1 System Requirements
The MVI56-DFCMR module requires the following minimum hardware and
software components:
ƒ
Rockwell Automation ControlLogix™ processor, with compatible power
supply and one free slot in the rack, for the MVI56-DFCMR module. The
module requires 800mA of available power.
ƒ Rockwell Automation RSLogix 5000 programming software version 2.51 or
higher.
ƒ Rockwell Automation RSLinx communication software
ƒ Pentium® II 450 MHz minimum. Pentium III 733 MHz (or better)
recommended
ƒ 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
ƒ 128 Mbytes of RAM minimum, 256 Mbytes of RAM recommended
ƒ 100 Mbytes of free hard disk space (or more based on application
requirements)