ProSoft Technology MVI71-GSC - Manual (Page 9)

Start Here MVI71-GSC ♦ PLC Platform
Generic Serial Communication Module
ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 9 of 82
January 31, 2008
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In This Chapter
™ System Requirements ............................................................................. 9
™ Package Contents ................................................................................. 10
™ Setting Jumpers .................................................................................... 11
™ Install the Module in the Rack ............................................................... 11
™ Connect your PC to the Processor ........................................................ 13
™ Download the Sample Program to the Processor.................................. 14
™ Connect your PC to the Module ............................................................ 17
Installing the MVI71-GSC module requires a reasonable working knowledge of
the Rockwell Automation hardware, the MVI71-GSC Module and the application
in which they will be used.
Caution: It is important that those responsible for implementation can complete the
application without exposing personnel, or equipment, to unsafe or inappropriate working
conditions. Safety, quality and experience are key factors in a successful installation.
1.1 System Requirements
The MVI71-GSC module requires the following minimum hardware and software
components:
ƒ
Rockwell Automation PLC processor, with compatible power supply and one
free slot in the rack, for the MVI71-GSC module. The module requires 800mA
of available power.
ƒ The PLC Processor must provide for at least 64 words of BTR/BTW area,
otherwise the module may not function correctly.
ƒ Rockwell Automation RSLogix 5 programming software.
ƒ Rockwell Automation RSLinx communication software
ƒ Pentium® 100 MHz minimum. Pentium III 700 MHz (or better) recommended
ƒ Supported operating systems:
o
Microsoft Windows XP
o
Microsoft Windows 2000
o
Microsoft Windows NT v4.0 with Service Pack 3 or greater
o
Microsoft Windows ME
o
Microsoft Windows 98
ƒ 64 Mbytes of RAM minimum, 256 Mbytes of RAM recommended