ProSoft Technology MVI56-GEC User Manual
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MVI56-GEC ♦ ControlLogix Platform
Reference
Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module
User Manual
ProSoft Technology, Inc.
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October 8, 2010
5.2
Functional Overview
5.2.1 General Concepts
The following discussion explains several concepts that are important for
understanding module operation.
Module Power Up
On power up the module begins performing the following logical functions:
1 Initialize hardware components
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Initialize ControlLogix backplane driver
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Test and clear all RAM
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Initialize the serial communication ports
o
Initialize the TCP/IP stack and Ethernet interface
2 Initialize servers and clients
3 Set up the serial communication interface for the debug/configuration port
After the module has received the configuration, the module will begin receiving
and transmitting messages with clients and servers on the Ethernet network.
Main Logic Loop
Upon completing the power up configuration process, the module enters an
infinite loop that performs the functions shown in the following diagram.