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Contents MVI71-MCM
♦ PLC Platform
Modbus Communication Module
ProSoft Technology, Inc.
Page 5 of 111
December 28, 2007
Contents
PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE .............................................................................................................................. 2
Your Feedback Please ...................................................................................................................................... 3
GUIDE TO THE MVI71-MCM USER MANUAL ..................................................................................................... 7
1
START HERE ............................................................................................................................................... 9
1.1
System Requirements.............................................................................................................................. 9
1.2
Package Contents ..................................................................................................................................10
1.3
Setting Jumpers......................................................................................................................................11
1.4
Install the Module in the Rack.................................................................................................................12
1.5
Connect your PC to the Processor .........................................................................................................13
1.6
Download the Sample Program to the Processor ...................................................................................14
1.6.1
Configuring RSLinx .......................................................................................................................15
1.7
Connect your PC to the Module..............................................................................................................17
2
INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING THE MODULE ....................................................................................19
2.1
Quick Start ..............................................................................................................................................19
2.2
Configuring the Module...........................................................................................................................22
2.2.1
Power Up ......................................................................................................................................22
2.2.2
Configuration Data Transfer ..........................................................................................................23
2.2.3
Changing Parameters During Operation .......................................................................................24
2.2.4
Module Data Files .........................................................................................................................24
2.2.5
User Data ......................................................................................................................................29
2.2.6
Slave Polling Control and Status ...................................................................................................29
2.2.7
Using Side-Connect (Requires Side-Connect Adapter).................................................................29
3
LADDER LOGIC ..........................................................................................................................................33
4
DIAGNOSTICS AND TROUBLESHOOTING ..............................................................................................35
4.1
Reading Status Data From the Module...................................................................................................35
4.1.1
The Configuration/Debug Menu ....................................................................................................35
4.1.2
Required Hardware .......................................................................................................................36
4.1.3
Required Software.........................................................................................................................36
4.1.4
Using the Configuration/Debug Port..............................................................................................37
4.1.5
Main Menu ....................................................................................................................................38
4.1.6
Data Analyzer................................................................................................................................41
4.1.7
Data Analyzer Tips ........................................................................................................................43
4.1.8
Database View Menu ....................................................................................................................46
4.1.9
Master Command Error List Menu ................................................................................................48
4.1.10
Master Command List Menu .........................................................................................................49
4.2
LED Status Indicators .............................................................................................................................50
4.2.1
Clearing a Fault Condition.............................................................................................................51
4.2.2
Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................51
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REFERENCE ...............................................................................................................................................53
5.1
Product Specifications ............................................................................................................................53
5.1.1
Features and Benefits ...................................................................................................................53
5.1.2
General Specifications ..................................................................................................................54
5.1.3
Hardware Specifications................................................................................................................54
5.1.4
Functional Specifications...............................................................................................................55
5.2
Functional Overview ...............................................................................................................................55
5.2.1
General Concepts .........................................................................................................................55
5.2.2
Main Logic Loop ............................................................................................................................56
5.2.3
PLC Processor Not in Run ............................................................................................................56
5.2.4
Backplane Data Transfer...............................................................................................................57
5.2.5
Modbus Addressing.......................................................................................................................59
5.2.6
Using the Read and Write Data Areas ..........................................................................................59
5.2.7
Normal Data Transfer....................................................................................................................63
