ProSoft Technology MVI71-DNP - Manual (Page 11)

Start Here MVI71-DNP ♦ PLC Platform
DNP 3.0 Master/Slave Communication Module
ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 11 of 172
August 23, 2007
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In This Chapter
¾ System Requirements............................................................ 11
¾ Package Contents.................................................................. 12
¾ Setting Jumpers ..................................................................... 13
¾ Install the Module in the Rack ................................................ 13
¾ Connect your PC to the Processor......................................... 15
¾ Download the Sample Program to the Processor .................. 16
¾ Connect your PC to the Module ............................................. 19
Installing the MVI71-DNP module requires a reasonable working knowledge of
the Rockwell Automation hardware, the MVI71-DNP 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-DNP 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-DNP module. The module requires 800mA
of available power.
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