ProSoft Technology MVI56-GEC - Manual (Page 86)

Reference MVI56-GEC ♦ ControlLogix Platform
User Manual Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module
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October 8, 2010
5.3.2 RS-232 Configuration/Debug Port
This port is physically an RJ45 connection. An RJ45 to DB-9 adapter cable is
included with the module. This port permits a PC based terminal emulation
program to view configuration and status data in the module and to control the
module. The cable for communications on this port is shown in the following
diagram:
Disabling the RSLinx Driver for the Com Port on the PC
The communication port driver in RSLinx can occasionally prevent other
applications from using the PC’s COM port. If you are not able to connect to the
module’s configuration/debug port using ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB),
HyperTerminal or another terminal emulator, follow these steps to disable the
RSLinx Driver.
1 Open RSLinx and go to C
OMMUNICATIONS >RSW HO
2 Make sure that you are not actively browsing using the driver that you wish to
stop. The following shows an actively browsed network:
3 Notice how the DF1 driver is opened, and the driver is looking for a processor
on node 1. If the network is being browsed, then you will not be able to stop
this driver. To stop the driver your RSWho screen should look like this:
Branches are displayed or hidden by clicking on the or the icons.
4 When you have verified that the driver is not being browsed, go to