ProSoft Technology MVI46-DFCM - Manual (Page 9)

Start Here MVI46-DFCM ♦ SLC Platform
DF1 Communication Module
ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 9 of 103
October 20, 2008
1 Start Here
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 MVI46-DFCM module requires a reasonable working knowledge of
the Rockwell Automation hardware, the MVI46-DFCM 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 MVI46-DFCM module requires the following minimum hardware and
software components:
ƒ
Rockwell Automation SLC 5/02 M0/M1 capable processors (or newer), with
compatible power supply and one free slot in the rack, for the MVI46-DFCM
module. The module requires 800mA of available power.
ƒ Rockwell Automation RSLogix 500 programming software.
ƒ Rockwell Automation RSLinx communication software
ƒ Pentium® II 500 MHz minimum. Pentium III 733 MHz (or better)
recommended
ƒ Supported operating systems:
o
Microsoft® Windows 98
o
Windows NT® (version 4 with SP4 or higher)
o
Windows 2000
o
Windows XP
ƒ 32 Mbytes of RAM minimum, 64 Mbytes of RAM recommended
ƒ 50 Mbytes of free hard disk space (or more based on application
requirements)