ProSoft Technology MVI56-GEC - Manual (Page 6)

Contents MVI56-GEC ♦ ControlLogix Platform
User Manual Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module
Page 6 of 108 ProSoft Technology, Inc.
October 8, 2010
3.1.3 GECClientConnection ............................................................................................. 41
3.1.4 GECClientFlags ...................................................................................................... 41
3.1.5 GEClientSet ............................................................................................................ 41
3.1.6 GECConfig (Configuration Object) ......................................................................... 42
3.1.7 GECClientStat......................................................................................................... 43
3.1.8 GECClientUtil .......................................................................................................... 45
3.1.9 GECFlags ............................................................................................................... 45
3.1.10 GECInStat (Status Object) ...................................................................................... 45
3.1.11 GECModuleUtil ....................................................................................................... 46
3.1.12 GECServerFlags ..................................................................................................... 46
3.1.13 GECServerSet ........................................................................................................ 46
3.1.14 GECServerStat (Server Status Object) .................................................................. 47
3.1.15 GECServerUtil ........................................................................................................ 47
3.1.16 CfgErrword (Configuration/Error Status Flags) ....................................................... 48
3.2 Adding the Module to an Existing Project ............................................................... 49
4 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 53
4.1 LED Indicators ........................................................................................................ 54
4.1.1 Ethernet LED Indicators .......................................................................................... 55
4.1.2 Clearing a Fault Condition ...................................................................................... 55
4.1.3 Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................... 56
4.2 Using ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) for Diagnostics ................................... 57
4.2.1 Using the Diagnostic Window in ProSoft Configuration Builder ............................. 57
4.2.2 Navigation ............................................................................................................... 59
4.2.3 Main Menu .............................................................................................................. 60
4.2.4 Network Menu ......................................................................................................... 63
4.3 Reading Status Data from the Module ................................................................... 65
5 Reference 67
5.1 Product Specifications ............................................................................................ 68
5.1.1 General Specifications ............................................................................................ 68
5.1.2 Hardware Specifications ......................................................................................... 69
5.1.3 Functional Specifications ........................................................................................ 70
5.2 Functional Overview ............................................................................................... 71
5.2.1 General Concepts ................................................................................................... 71
5.3 Cable Connections ................................................................................................. 85
5.3.1 Ethernet Connection ............................................................................................... 85
5.3.2 RS-232 Configuration/Debug Port .......................................................................... 86
5.3.3 DB9 to RJ45 Adaptor (Cable 14) ............................................................................ 87
5.4 MVI56-GEC Status Data Area ................................................................................ 88
5.5 Configuration Data .................................................................................................. 94
6 Support, Service & Warranty 97
Contacting Technical Support .......................................................................................................... 97
6.1 Return Material Authorization (RMA) Policies and Conditions ............................... 99
6.1.1 Returning Any Product ............................................................................................ 99
6.1.2 Returning Units Under Warranty ........................................................................... 100
6.1.3 Returning Units Out of Warranty ........................................................................... 100
6.2 LIMITED WARRANTY .......................................................................................... 101
6.2.1 What Is Covered By This Warranty ...................................................................... 101