ProSoft Technology MVI71-GEC - Manual (Page 5)

MVI71-GEC ♦ PLC 5 Platform Contents
Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module User Manual
ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 5 of 86
May 11, 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
Battery Life Advisory ........................................................................................................................... 3
Markings .............................................................................................................................................. 4
Guide to the MVI71-GEC User Manual 7
1 Start Here 9
1.1 System Requirements ............................................................................................. 10
1.2 Package Contents ................................................................................................... 11
1.3 Setting Jumpers ...................................................................................................... 12
1.4 Install the Module in the Rack ................................................................................. 13
1.5 Connect your PC to the Processor .......................................................................... 15
1.6 Download the Sample Program to the Processor ................................................... 16
1.6.1 Configuring the RSLinx Driver for the PC COM Port .............................................. 17
1.7 Connect your PC to the Module .............................................................................. 19
2 Module Configuration 21
2.1 Using ProSoft Configuration Builder ....................................................................... 22
2.1.1 Set Up the Project ................................................................................................... 22
2.1.2 Renaming PCB Objects .......................................................................................... 24
2.1.3 [Module] ................................................................................................................... 25
2.1.4 [Server x] ................................................................................................................. 25
2.1.5 Downloading the Project to the Module Using a Serial COM Port .......................... 27
2.2 IP Address ............................................................................................................... 28
3 Ladder Logic 29
3.1 Adding the Module to an Existing PLC5 Project ..................................................... 30
3.2 GECServerStat (Server Status Object) ................................................................... 32
4 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 33
4.1 LED Status Indicators .............................................................................................. 34
4.1.1 Ethernet LED Indicators .......................................................................................... 34
4.1.2 Clearing a Fault Condition ....................................................................................... 35
4.1.3 Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................... 35
4.2 Using ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) for Diagnostics.................................... 36
4.2.1 Using the Diagnostic Window in ProSoft Configuration Builder .............................. 36
4.2.2 Navigation ............................................................................................................... 38
4.2.3 Main Menu ............................................................................................................... 39