ProSoft MVI56E-FLN User Manual

MVI56E-FLN

ControlLogix Platform

FA Control Network Ethernet
Communication Module

July 10, 2019

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Important Safety Information

North America Warnings

WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR SUITABILITY FOR CLASS

I, DIV. 2;
WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - WHEN IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS, TURN OFF POWER BEFORE

REPLACING OR WIRING MODULES
WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - DO NOT DISCONNECT EQUIPMENT UNLESS POWER HAS BEEN

SWITCHED OFF OR THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NON-HAZARDOUS.

Class 2 Power

ATEX Warnings and Conditions of Safe Usage

Power, Input, and Output (I/O) wiring must be in accordance with the authority having jurisdiction

A Warning - Explosion Hazard - When in hazardous locations, turn off power before replacing or wiring modules.
B Warning - Explosion Hazard - Do not disconnect equipment unless power has been switched off or the area is

known to be non-hazardous.

C These products are intended to be mounted in an IP54 enclosure. The devices shall provide external means to

prevent the rated voltage being exceeded by transient disturbances of more than 40%. This device must be used
only with ATEX certified backplanes.

D DO NOT OPEN WHEN ENERGIZED.

Electrical Ratings

 Backplane Current Load: 800 mA @ 5 Vdc; 3 mA @ 24 Vdc
 Operating Temperature: 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)
 Storage Temperature: -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F)
 Shock: 30 g operational; 50 g non-operational; Vibration: 5 g from 10 Hz to 150 Hz
 Relative Humidity 5% to 95% (without condensation)
 All phase conductor sizes must be at least 1.3 mm (squared) and all earth ground conductors must be at least

4mm (squared).

Label Markings

Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, and D
Temp Code T5
II 3 G
Ex nA nL IIC T5 X
0°C <= Ta <= 60°C
II – Equipment intended for above ground use (not for use in mines).
3 – Category 3 equipment, investigated for normal operation only.
G – Equipment protected against explosive gasses.

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Battery Life Advisory

Note: Modules manufactured after April 1st, 2011 do not contain a battery. For modules

manufactured before that date the following applies:

The module uses a rechargeable Lithium Vanadium Pentoxide battery to back up the real-time clock and CMOS
settings. The battery itself should last for the life of the module. However, if left in an unpowered state for 14 to 21
days, the battery may become fully discharged and require recharging by being placed in a powered-up ControlLogix
chassis. The time required to fully recharge the battery may be as long as 24 hours.

Once it is fully charged, the battery provides backup power for the CMOS setup and the real-time clock for
approximately 21 days. Before you remove a module from its power source, ensure that the battery within the module
is fully charged (the BATT LED on the front of the module goes OFF when the battery is fully charged). If the battery
is allowed to become fully discharged, the module will revert to the default BIOS and clock settings.

Note: The battery is not user-replaceable or serviceable.

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Contents

Your Feedback Please ........................................................................................................................ 2

How to Contact Us .............................................................................................................................. 2

ProSoft Technology® Product Documentation .................................................................................... 2

Important Safety Information ............................................................................................................... 3

Battery Life Advisory ........................................................................................................................... 4

1 Start Here 9

1.1 What's New? ........................................................................................................... 10

1.2 System Requirements ............................................................................................. 11

1.3 Package Contents ................................................................................................... 12

1.4 Setting Jumpers ...................................................................................................... 13

1.5 Installing the Module in the Rack ............................................................................ 14

1.6 Installing ProSoft Configuration Builder .................................................................. 15

1.7 Connecting Your PC to the Module ......................................................................... 16

1.8 Setting Up a Temporary IP Address ....................................................................... 17

1.9 Connecting to the Module's Web Page ................................................................... 22

1.10 Using the RSLogix 5000 Sample Project ................................................................ 23

1.10.1 Opening the Sample Ladder Logic .......................................................................... 23

1.10.2 Adding the Module to an Existing Project ............................................................... 28

1.10.3 Connecting Your PC to the ControlLogix Processor ............................................... 31

1.10.4 Downloading the Sample Program to the Processor .............................................. 32

2 Configuring the MVI56E-FLN Module 33

2.1 Using ProSoft Configuration Builder Software ........................................................ 33

2.1.1 Setting Module Parameters ..................................................................................... 34

2.2 Module Configuration .............................................................................................. 36

2.2.1 FL-net ...................................................................................................................... 36

2.2.2 Ethernet Configuration ............................................................................................ 40

2.3 Downloading the Project to the Module .................................................................. 42

2.4 Configuring the FL-net Device ................................................................................ 44

2.4.1 Setting Up the FL/ET-T-V2 Module ......................................................................... 44

2.4.2 FL/ET-V2 Configuration with PCwin ........................................................................ 45

2.4.3 Downloading the Project ......................................................................................... 50

2.4.4 Connecting the MVI56E-FLN Module to the FL/ET-T-V2 ....................................... 50

2.5 Verifying Communication ........................................................................................ 51

2.5.1 Using the Diagnostics Menu in ProSoft Configuration Builder ................................ 51

2.5.2 The Diagnostics Menu ............................................................................................. 54

2.5.3 Checking Status through ControlLogix Controller Tags .......................................... 61

2.5.4 Transferring Data .................................................................................................... 70

3 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 75

3.1 Reading Status Data from the Module .................................................................... 75

3.1.1 Own-Node Status information ................................................................................. 76

3.2 Diagnostics Menu Items .......................................................................................... 78

3.2.1 Monitoring Module Information ................................................................................ 78

3.2.2 Monitoring Backplane Information ........................................................................... 80

3.3 LED Status Indicators .............................................................................................. 81

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3.3.1 Scrolling LED Status Indicators .............................................................................. 81

3.3.2 Ethernet LED Indicators .......................................................................................... 82

3.3.3 Non-Scrolling LED Status Indicators ...................................................................... 83

3.4 Clearing a Fault Condition ...................................................................................... 84

3.5 Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................... 85

4 Reference 87

4.1 Product Specifications ............................................................................................ 87

4.1.1 Features .................................................................................................................. 88

4.1.2 General Specifications ............................................................................................ 89

4.1.3 Hardware Specifications ......................................................................................... 89

4.1.4 Functional Specifications ........................................................................................ 90

4.2 Functional Overview ............................................................................................... 91

4.2.1 About FL-net Protocol ............................................................................................. 91

4.2.2 Data Flow between Module and Processor ............................................................ 99

4.2.3 Backplane Data Transfer ...................................................................................... 100

4.3 Implementation of FL-net ...................................................................................... 106

4.3.1 Information Tables ................................................................................................ 107

4.3.2 Upper Layer Status Read Definition ..................................................................... 110

4.3.3 Lower Layer Protocol ............................................................................................ 115

4.4 FL-net Protocol and Network ................................................................................ 116

4.4.1 Understanding the Basics of FL-net ..................................................................... 116

4.4.2 Data Frame ID of FL-net ....................................................................................... 116

4.4.3 Allowable Refresh Cycle Time .............................................................................. 117

4.4.4 Memory Resources ............................................................................................... 117

4.4.5 Message Transmissions ....................................................................................... 118

4.4.6 Message Transmission Function .......................................................................... 120

4.4.7 Data Volume and Number of Frames ................................................................... 122

4.4.8 Network Management ........................................................................................... 123

4.4.9 Masterless Transmission Management ................................................................ 123

4.4.10 FA Link Protocol.................................................................................................... 126

4.5 Error and Status Data ........................................................................................... 128

4.5.1 Status Data ........................................................................................................... 128

4.6 FL-net Device Profile for MVI56E-FLN Module .................................................... 129

4.6.1 Text Notation of Profile ......................................................................................... 129

4.7 Module Power Up ................................................................................................. 132

4.7.1 Main Logic Loop ................................................................................................... 132

4.8 State Transition Diagram ...................................................................................... 132

4.8.1 A. State Definitions ............................................................................................... 132

4.8.2 B. Initialization Monitoring ..................................................................................... 134

4.8.3 C. Network Initialization ........................................................................................ 136

4.8.4 D. Halfway Joining Initialization ............................................................................ 137

4.8.5 E. Waiting for Token ............................................................................................. 138

4.8.6 F. Token Holding .................................................................................................. 139

4.8.7 G. Message Transmission State Transition .......................................................... 140

4.8.8 H. Message Reception State Transition ............................................................... 141

4.9 Cable Connections - MVI56E-FLN ....................................................................... 142

4.9.1 Ethernet Connection ............................................................................................. 142

4.9.2 Ethernet Cable Specifications ............................................................................... 142

5 Support, Service & Warranty 145

5.1 Contacting Technical Support ............................................................................... 145

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Glossary of Terms 149

Index 153

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In This Chapter

 What's New? ......................................................................................... 10

 System Requirements ........................................................................... 11

 Package Contents ................................................................................. 12

 Setting Jumpers .................................................................................... 13

 Installing the Module in the Rack ........................................................... 14

 Installing ProSoft Configuration Builder ................................................. 15

 Connecting Your PC to the Module ....................................................... 16

 Setting Up a Temporary IP Address ...................................................... 17

 Connecting to the Module's Web Page ................................................. 22

 Using the RSLogix 5000 Sample Project............................................... 23

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1 Start Here

To get the most benefit from this User Manual, you should have the following
skills:

 Rockwell Automation® RSLogix™ software: launch the program, configure

ladder logic, and transfer the ladder logic to the processor

 Microsoft Windows: install and launch programs, execute menu commands,

navigate dialog boxes, and enter data

 Hardware installation and wiring: install the module, and safely connect

FL-net and ControlLogix devices to a power source and to the MVI56E-FLN
module’s application port(s)

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1.1 What's New?

MVI56E products are backward compatible with existing MVI56 products,
ladder logic, and module configuration files already in use. Easily swap and
upgrade products while benefiting from an array of new features designed to
improve interoperability and enhance ease of use.

 ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB): New Windows software for

diagnostics, connecting via the module's Ethernet port to upload/download
module configuration information and access troubleshooting features and
functions.

 ProSoft Discovery Service (PDS): Utility software to find and display a list

of MVI56E modules on the network and to temporarily change an IP address
to connect with a module's web page.

 Personality Card: An industrial compact flash memory card storing the

module’s complete configuration and Ethernet settings, allowing quick and

easy replacement.

 LED Scrolling Diagnostic Display: 4-character, alphanumeric display,

providing English messages for status and alarm data, and for processor and
network communication status.

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1.2 System Requirements

The MVI56E-FLN module requires the following minimum hardware and software
components:

 Rockwell Automation ControlLogix® processor (firmware version 10 or

higher), with compatible power supply, and one free slot in the rack for the
MVI56E-FLN module. The module requires 800 mA of available 5 Vdc power

 Rockwell Automation RSLogix 5000 programming software
 Rockwell Automation RSLinx® communication software version 2.51 or higher
 ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) (included)
 ProSoft Discovery Service (PDS) (included in PCB)
 Pentium® II 450 MHz minimum. Pentium III 733 MHz (or better)

recommended

 Supported operating systems:

o Microsoft Windows 10
o Microsoft Windows 7 Professional (32-or 64-bit)
o Microsoft Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 1 or 2
o Microsoft Windows Vista
o Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional with Service Pack 1, 2, or 3
o Microsoft Windows Server 2003

 128 Mbytes of RAM minimum, 256 Mbytes of RAM recommended
 100 Mbytes of free hard disk space (or more based on application

requirements)

 256-color VGA graphics adapter, 800 x 600 minimum resolution (True Color

1024 x 768 recommended)

Note: The Hardware and Operating System requirements in this list are the
minimum recommended to install and run software provided by ProSoft
Technology®. Other third party applications may have different minimum
requirements. Refer to the documentation for any third party applications for
system requirements.

Note: You can install the module in a local or remote rack. For remote rack
installation, the module requires EtherNet/IP or ControlNet communication with
the processor.

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Part Description

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MVI56E-FLN Module

MVI56E-FLN

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1.3 Package Contents

The following components are included with your MVI56E-FLN module, and are
all required for installation and configuration.

Important: Before beginning the installation, please verify that all of the following
items are present.

If any of these components is missing, please contact ProSoft Technology
Support for replacement parts.

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1.4 Setting Jumpers

The Setup Jumper acts as "write protection" for the module’s flash memory. In
"write protected" mode, the Setup pins are not connected, and the module’s

firmware cannot be overwritten. Do not jumper the Setup pins together unless
you are directed to do so by ProSoft Technical Support.

The following illustration shows the MVI56E-FLN jumper configuration.

Note: If you are installing the module in a remote rack, you may prefer to leave
the Setup pins jumpered. That way, you can update the module’s firmware
without requiring physical access to the module.

Security considerations:
Leaving the Setup pin jumpered leaves the module open to unexpected firmware

updates.
You should consider segmenting the data flow for security reasons. Per IEC

62443-1-1, you should align with IEC 62443 and implement segmentation of the
control system. Relevant capabilities are firewalls, unidirectional communication,
DMZ. Oil and Gas customers should also see DNVGL-RP-G108 for guidance on
partitioning.

You should practice security by design, per IEC 62443-4-1, including layers of
security and detection. The module relies on overall network security design, as it
is only one component of what should be a defined zone or subnet.

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1.5 Installing the Module in the Rack

If you have not already installed and configured your ControlLogix processor and
power supply, please do so before installing the MVI56E-FLN module. Refer to
your Rockwell Automation product documentation for installation instructions.

Warning: You must follow all safety instructions when installing this or any other
electronic devices. Failure to follow safety procedures could result in damage to
hardware or data, or even serious injury or death to personnel. Refer to the
documentation for each device you plan to connect to verify that suitable safety
procedures are in place before installing or servicing the device.

After you have checked the placement of the jumpers, insert the MVI56E-FLN
into the ControlLogix chassis. Use the same technique recommended by
Rockwell Automation to remove and install ControlLogix modules.

You can install or remove ControlLogix system components while chassis power
is applied and the system is operating. However, please note the following
warning.

Warning: When you insert or remove the module while backplane power is on,
an electrical arc can occur. An electrical arc can cause personal injury or
property damage by sending an erroneous signal to your system’s actuators.
This can cause unintended machine motion or loss of process control. Electrical
arcs may also cause an explosion when they happen in a hazardous
environment. Verify that power is removed or the area is non-hazardous before
proceeding.

Repeated electrical arcing causes excessive wear to contacts on both the
module and its mating connector. Worn contacts may create electrical resistance
that can affect module operation.

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1 Align the module with the top and bottom guides, and then slide it into the

rack until the module is firmly against the backplane connector.

2 With a firm, steady push, snap the module into place.
3 Check that the holding clips on the top and bottom of the module are securely

in the locking holes of the rack.

4 Make a note of the slot location. You must identify the slot in which the

module is installed in order for the sample program to work correctly. Slot
numbers are identified on the green circuit board (backplane) of the
ControlLogix rack.

5 Turn power ON.

Note: If you insert the module improperly, the system may stop working or may

behave unpredictably.

1.6 Installing ProSoft Configuration Builder

To install ProSoft Configuration Builder from the web site

1 Download the latest version of PCB from www.prosoft-technology.com.
2 Run the install file. This action starts the installation wizard for ProSoft

Configuration Builder.

3 Click NEXT on each page of the installation wizard. Click FINISH on the last

page of the wizard.

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1.7 Connecting Your PC to the Module

The E1 port is for configuration only and cannot be used on the FL-net network.
The E2 port is for exclusive use on the FL-net network and cannot be used for
configuration.

To configure the module, once it is securely mounted, connect one end of an
Ethernet cable to the Config (E1) port and connect the other end to an Ethernet
hub or switch which is accessible from the same network as your personal
computer (PC). You can also connect directly from the Ethernet port on your PC
to the Config (E1) port on the module by using an Ethernet crossover cable (not
included).

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1.8 Setting Up a Temporary IP Address

Important: ProSoft Configuration Builder locates MVI56E-FLN modules through

UDP broadcast messages. These messages may be blocked by routers or layer
3 switches. In that case, ProSoft Discovery Service will be unable to locate the
modules.

To use ProSoft Configuration Builder, arrange the Ethernet connection so that
there is no router/layer 3 switch between the computer and the module OR
reconfigure the router/layer 3 switch to allow the routing of the UDP broadcast
messages.

1 Click the START button, and then navigate to PROGRAMS / PROSOFT

TECHNOLOGY.

2 Click to start ProSoft Configuration Builder.

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If you have used other Windows configuration tools before, you will find the

screen layout familiar. PCB’s window consists of a tree view on the left, and

an information pane and a configuration pane on the right side of the window.
When you first start PCB, the tree view consists of folders for DEFAULT
PROJECT and DEFAULT LOCATION, with a DEFAULT MODULE in the Default
Location folder. The following illustration shows the PCB window with a new
project.

3 Use the mouse to select DEFAULT MODULE in the tree view, and then click the

right mouse button to open a shortcut menu.

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4 On the shortcut menu, select CHOOSE MODULE TYPE. This action opens the

Choose Module Type dialog box.

5 In the Product Line Filter area of the dialog box, select MVI56E. In the

SELECT MODULE TYPE dropdown list, select MVI56E-FLN, and then click OK

to save your settings and return to the ProSoft Configuration Builder window.

6 Right-click the module icon.

7 Click the SET UP CONNECTION button to browse for the module’s IP address.

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8 On the Connection Setup dialog box, click the TEST CONNECTION button to

verify if the module is accessible with the current settings

9 If PCB is still unable to connect to the module, click the BROWSE DEVICE(S)

button to open the ProSoft Discovery Service.

10 Select the module, then right-click and choose ASSIGN TEMPORARY IP.

11 The module’s default IP address is 192.168.0.250.

12 Choose an unused IP within your subnet, and then click OK.

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13 On the shortcut menu, choose DIAGNOSTICS.

This action opens the Diagnostics dialog box.

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1.9 Connecting to the Module's Web Page

1 In ProSoft Discovery Service, select the MVI56E-FLN module, and then click

the right mouse button to open a shortcut menu.

2 On the shortcut menu, choose VIEW MODULE’S WEBPAGE.

The Web page contains general product information, firmware download link, and
links to ProSoft Technology's Web site.

Important: The temporary IP address is only valid until the next time the module
is initialized. Please refer to Setting Up a Temporary IP Address (page 17) in the
MVI56E-FLN User Manual for information on how to set the module’s permanent
IP address.

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1.10 Using the RSLogix 5000 Sample Project

1.10.1 Opening the Sample Ladder Logic

The sample program for your MVI56E-FLN module includes custom tags, data
types and ladder logic for data I/O and status monitoring. For most applications,
you can run the sample ladder program without modification, or, for advanced
applications, you can incorporate the sample program into your existing
application.

The version number appended to the file name corresponds with the firmware
version number of your ControlLogix processor. The firmware version and
sample program version must match.

Determining the Firmware Version of Your Processor

Important: The RSLinx service must be installed and running on your computer
in order for RSLogix to communicate with the processor. Refer to your RSLinx
and RSLogix documentation for help configuring and troubleshooting these
applications.

1 Connect an RS-232 serial cable from the COM (serial) port on your PC to the

communication port on the front of the processor.

2 Start RSLogix 5000 and close any existing project that may be loaded.
3 Open the COMMUNICATIONS menu and choose GO ONLINE. RSLogix will

establish communication with the processor. This may take a few moments.

4 When RSLogix has established communication with the processor, the

Connected To Go Online dialog box will open.

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5 On the Connected To Go Online dialog box, click the GENERAL tab. This tab

shows information about the processor, including the Revision (firmware)
version. In the following illustration, the firmware version is 17.2.

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Selecting the Slot Number for the Module

This sample application is for a module installed in Slot 1 in a ControlLogix rack.
The ladder logic uses the slot number to identify the module. If you are installing
the module in a different slot, you must update the ladder logic so that program
tags and variables are correct, and do not conflict with other modules in the rack.

Changing the slot number

1 In the Controller Organization list, select the module and then click the right

mouse button to open a shortcut menu.

2 On the shortcut menu, choose PROPERTIES. This action opens the Module

Properties dialog box.

3 In the Slot field, use the spinners on the right side of the field to select the slot

number where the module will reside in the rack, and then click OK.

RSLogix will automatically apply the slot number change to all tags, variables
and ladder logic rungs that use the MVI56E-FLN slot number for computation.

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Configuring the RSLinx Driver for the PC COM Port

If RSLogix is unable to establish communication with the processor, follow these
steps.

1 Open RSLinx.
2 Open the COMMUNICATIONS menu, and choose CONFIGURE DRIVERS.

This action opens the Configure Drivers dialog box.

Note: If the list of configured drivers is blank, you must first choose and configure
a driver from the Available Driver Types list. The recommended driver type to
choose for serial communication with the processor is RS-232 DF1 Devices.

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3 Click to select the driver, and then click CONFIGURE. This action opens the

Configure RS-232 DF1 Devices dialog box.

4 Click the AUTO-CONFIGURE button. RSLinx will attempt to configure your

serial port to work with the selected driver.

5 When you see the message Auto Configuration Successful, click the OK

button to dismiss the dialog box.

Note: If the auto-configuration procedure fails, verify that the cables are
connected correctly between the processor and the serial port on your computer,
and then try again. If you are still unable to auto-configure the port, refer to your
RSLinx documentation for further troubleshooting steps.

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1.10.2 Adding the Module to an Existing Project

1 Select the I/O Configuration folder in the Controller Organization window of

RSLogix 5000, and then click the right mouse button to open a shortcut
menu. On the shortcut menu, choose NEW MODULE.

This action opens the Select Module dialog box:

2 Select the 1756-MODULE (GENERIC 1756 MODULE) from the list and click OK.

This action opens the New Module dialog box.

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Parameter

Value

Name

Enter a module identification string. Example: FLN_2

Description

Enter a description for the module. Example: FA CONTROL
NETWORK COMMUNICATION MODULE

Comm Format

Select DATA-INT.

Slot

Enter the slot number in the rack where the MVI56E-FLN
module is located.

Input Assembly Instance

1

Input Size

250

Output Assembly Instance

2

Output Size

248

Configuration Assembly Instance

4

Configuration Size

0

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3 Enter the Name, Description and Slot options for your application. You must

select the Comm Format as DATA - INT in the dialog box, otherwise the
module will not communicate. Click OK to continue.

4 Select the Requested Packet Interval value for scanning the I/O on the

module. This value represents the minimum frequency that the module will
handle scheduled events. This value should not be set to less than 1
millisecond. The default value is 5 milliseconds. Values between 1 and 10
milliseconds should work with most applications.

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5 Save the module. Click OK to dismiss the dialog box. The Controller

Organization window now displays the module's presence.

6 Copy the User-Defined Data Types from the sample program into your

existing RSLogix 5000 project.

7 Copy the Controller Tags from the sample program into your project.
8 Copy the Ladder Rungs from the sample program into your project.

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