ProSoft Technology MVI46-MCM - Manual (Page 40)

Diagnostics and Troubleshooting MVI46-MCM ♦ SLC Platform
User Manual Modbus Communication Module
Page 40 of 108 ProSoft Technology, Inc.
March 29, 2011
Viewing Block Transfer Statistics
Press [B] from the Main menu to view the Block Transfer Statistics screen.
Use this command to display the configuration and statistics of the backplane
data transfer operations between the module and the processor. The information
on this screen can help determine if there are communication problems between
the processor and the module.
Tip: To determine the number of blocks transferred each second, mark the numbers displayed at a
specific time. Then some seconds later activate the command again. Subtract the previous
numbers from the current numbers and divide by the quantity of seconds passed between the two
readings.
Viewing Module Configuration
Press [C] to view the Module Configuration screen.
Use this command to display the current configuration and statistics for the
module.
Opening the Database View Menu
Press [D] to open the Database View menu.
Use this menu command to view the current contents of the module’s database.
For more information about this submenu, see Database View Menu (page 48).
Opening the Master Command Error List (Ports 1 and 2)
Press [E] (port 1) or [F] (port 2) to view the Command Error List menu. Use this
command to master command list error/status data.
Opening the Command List Menu (Ports 1 and 2)
Press [I] (port 1) or [J] (port 2) to open the Master Command List menu. Use this
command to view master command list data.