ProSoft Technology MVI94-MCM-MHI - Manual (Page 5)

MVI94-MCM ♦ Flex I/O Platform Contents
Serial Communications Modbus Communication Module User Manual
ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 5 of 109
March 29, 2011
Contents
Your Feedback Please ........................................................................................................................ 2
How to Contact Us .............................................................................................................................. 2
ProSoft Technology ® Product Documentation .................................................................................... 2
Important Installation Instructions ....................................................................................................... 3
MVI (Multi Vendor Interface) Modules ................................................................................................ 3
Warnings ............................................................................................................................................. 3
MVI94 Markings .................................................................................................................................. 3
1 Quick Start 9
2 Hardware Installation 11
2.1 Verify Package Contents ......................................................................................... 12
2.2 Mounting the MVI 94 Flex I/O Base ........................................................................ 13
2.3 Setting Jumpers ...................................................................................................... 14
2.4 Installing the Module onto the Base ........................................................................ 15
2.5 Installing the Serial Adapter Cables ........................................................................ 16
2.6 Wiring the Power Connections ................................................................................ 17
3 Configuration 19
3.1 [Module] ................................................................................................................... 20
3.2 [Port] ........................................................................................................................ 21
3.3 [Modbus Master] ...................................................................................................... 23
3.4 [Modbus Slave] ........................................................................................................ 24
3.5 Floating-Point Data Handling (Modbus Master) ...................................................... 25
3.5.1 Floating-Point Data Handling (Modbus Master) ...................................................... 25
3.5.2 Floating-Point Data Handling (Modbus Slave) ........................................................ 32
3.6 [Commands] ............................................................................................................ 35
3.6.1 Enable Code ............................................................................................................ 35
3.6.2 Internal Address ...................................................................................................... 36
3.6.3 Poll Interval Time ..................................................................................................... 36
3.6.4 Count ....................................................................................................................... 36
3.6.5 Swap Code .............................................................................................................. 36
3.6.6 Node ........................................................................................................................ 37
3.6.7 Function Code ......................................................................................................... 37
3.6.8 Device MODBUS Address ...................................................................................... 37
3.7 Uploading and Downloading the Configuration File ................................................ 38
3.7.1 Required Hardware ................................................................................................. 38
3.7.2 Required Software ................................................................................................... 38
3.7.3 Transferring the Configuration File to Your PC ....................................................... 39
3.7.4 Transferring the Configuration File to the Module ................................................... 41
4 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 45
4.1 The Configuration/Debug Menu .............................................................................. 45
4.1.1 Navigation ............................................................................................................... 46
4.1.2 Keystrokes ............................................................................................................... 46